The anatomist
By: Federico Andahazi ; translated by Alberto Manguel
Contributors: Manguel, Alberto
Edition: 1st Anchor books ed.
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780385491334
Subjects: Anatomists; Prostitution; Fiction; Anatomy; Renaissance; Civilization; European fiction; History
Work titles: Anatomista
Description: After testing scores of prostitutes, Mateo Colombo, a 16th century Italian physician, finally discovers the organ governing woman's love--the clitoris. But the publication of his discovery attracts the attention of the Inquisition, Colombo is thrown in jail for heresy and must find a way to clear his name.
Notes: Translation of: El anatomista.

Includes bibliographical references.