Notes From Sick Rooms

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This book is a collection of essays on the subject of illness and its effects on the patient, their family, and society as a whole. The author, Leslie Stephen, was a prominent literary figure in the late 19th century and a master of the personal essay. In these moving and insightful writings, he explores the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of sickness, and the ways in which it can transform our lives for better or for worse.