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The narrative explores the moral dilemmas faced by a doctor grappling with the repulsion towards the very patients he is sworn to heal. It raises questions about duty, compassion, and the challenges of maintaining one's integrity in the face of societal decay and personal discomfort. The tension between the doctor's fears and the necessity of his role underscores the broader themes of sacrifice and the human condition amidst a plague-stricken society.

The letters of Peter Damian, written between 1062 and 1066, explore a range of subjects from historical insights to philosophical and theological discussions. Corresponding with figures from hermits to Pope Alexander II, Damian addresses various themes, including a significant letter on Divine Omnipotence to Abbot Desiderius. This volume highlights the theological debates of the time, particularly against contemporary rhetoricians, while Owen J. Blum's translation makes Damian's complex Latin accessible to a broad audience.

With a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia and Egypt and a modern scientific understanding of scent, this book provides a guide for mastering the use of essential oils.