Medicus Magus: A Poem, in Three Cantos (1836)

""Medicus Magus: A Poem, In Three Cantos"" is a book written by Richard Furness and published in 1836. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young doctor named ""Medicus Magus"" who sets out on a journey to find the secret of life. The poem is divided into three cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story.In the first canto, we are introduced to Medicus Magus and his quest. He sets out on a journey to find the secret of life, hoping to cure all diseases and bring immortality to mankind. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges.The second canto tells the story of Medicus Magus's encounter with a group of witches who try to tempt him with their magic. He resists their temptations and continues on his journey.In the third and final canto, Medicus Magus finally finds the secret of life. However, he realizes that immortality is not what he thought it would be and decides to keep the secret to himself.Overall, ""Medicus Magus: A Poem, In Three Cantos"" is a thought-provoking and imaginative work that explores the themes of life, death, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, philosophy, or the history of medicine.With A Glossary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.