Discourses on a Sober and Temperate Life by Luigi Cornaro

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Author Cornaro, Luigi, 1475-1566
Uniform Title Discorsi della vita sobria. English
Title Discourses on a Sober and Temperate Life
Wherein Is Demonstrated, by His Own Example, the Method of Preserving Health to Extreme Old Age
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Summary "Discourses on a Sober and Temperate Life" by Luigi Cornaro is a philosophical treatise written in the late 16th century. The work elaborates on the author’s personal journey towards sobriety and the significant health benefits he experienced as a result. Cornaro shares insights and methods for leading a disciplined life that promotes longevity and vitality, emphasizing the importance of temperance in diet and lifestyle choices. The beginning of this treatise introduces the life of Cornaro himself, detailing his transition from a health-compromised state due to intemperance to a robust old age achieved through disciplined living. He recounts how he overcame physical ailments by adopting a regimen of moderation in eating and drinking, and highlights the mental and emotional stability this new lifestyle provided. This opening sets a reflective and instructive tone, inviting readers to consider the practical applications of his wisdom in pursuit of a healthier and happier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Subject Cornaro, Luigi, 1475-1566
Subject Health -- Early works to 1800
Subject Longevity -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 30660
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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