Satyrische Abhandlung von den Krankheiten der Frauenspersonen, welche sie sich durch ihren Putz und Anzug zuziehen

A witty, 18th‑century physician turns his pen on the fashions of his day, presenting a tongue‑in‑cheek medical “treatise” that blames women’s elaborate clothing for a host of imagined ailments. Addressed to a generous prince, the work mixes earnest medical language with sharp satire, exposing how corsets, powdered wigs and extravagant dress were seen as sources of discomfort, illness, and even moral decline. The author’s voice is both learned and playful, inviting listeners to hear the absurdities of a society that prized appearance above health.

Through lively prose and occasional poetic interludes, the book paints vivid portraits of women who, in the author’s view, trade natural vigor for ornamental excess. While the tone can be biting, it also reveals a genuine curiosity about human behavior and the social pressures of the era. Listeners will be drawn into a historical snapshot where medicine, morality, and mockery converge, offering both entertainment and a glimpse into Enlightenment‑era attitudes toward gender and style.