The word ‘lovesickness' has described the torments of unrequited passion through centuries of literature. Using case books, court records and diaries this talk reveals personal accounts of the painful side of love in seventeenth century England. As well as giving a glimpse into tantalising tales of doomed romance, we look at experience of disease as a cultural phenomenon.

Speaker: Lauren Couch, Grants Adviser, Wellcome Trust

This event is FREE. 

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Bookings are limited to two per person. Any additional bookings will be cancelled.

Waiting List tickets for this event will be available from the Information Point from 16.30 on the day.

Please put coats and bags in the cloakroom to the rear of the foyer before meeting your guide, by the Information Desk ten minutes before the event begins.

This is a Wellcome Library Insight event.