Rita Charon's Narrative Medicine Essays Compiled in Italian
The Italian translation of Rita Charon's collected writings on narrative medicine, titled "Raccontare la malattia" (Telling the Illness), has been published by Raffaello Cortina editore. The book, subtitled "le nuove frontiere della medicina narrativa" (the new frontiers of narrative medicine), brings together essays originally produced for journals and research, skillfully edited by Christian Delorenzo into a coherent and readable volume. This is the second work by Charon to be translated into Italian, offering valuable insights for those exploring the intersection of storytelling and healthcare. The compilation draws on a range of literary and medical references, from Rabelais to contemporary practice, highlighting the evolving role of narrative in medicine.
Key facts
- Rita Charon's essays on narrative medicine are compiled in 'Raccontare la malattia'.
- The book is published by Raffaello Cortina editore.
- The subtitle is 'le nuove frontiere della medicina narrativa'.
- Christian Delorenzo edited the collection, transforming disparate writings into a coherent text.
- This is the second work by Rita Charon translated into Italian.
- The book includes references from Rabelais to contemporary medical practice.
- The compilation is designed for easy consultation, with chapters arranged for accessibility.
- The content ranges from systematic to purely narrative sections.
Entities
Artists
- Rita Charon
- Christian Delorenzo
- Rabelais
Institutions
- Raffaello Cortina editore