The Anatomist

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The Anatomist is a play by Scottish dramatist James Bridie that dramatizes the story of the infamous 19th-century body snatchers Burke and Hare and their association with Dr. Robert Knox.

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instanceOf play
author James Bridie NERFINISHED
basedOn Burke and Hare murders NERFINISHED
life of Robert Knox
countryOfOrigin Scotland
creatorOccupationOfAuthor James Bridie is a Scottish dramatist NERFINISHED
depicts Robert Knox NERFINISHED
William Burke NERFINISHED
William Hare NERFINISHED
genre drama
historical play
hasTheme commercialization of cadavers
crime
medical ethics
moral responsibility
mainSubject Burke and Hare murders NERFINISHED
Dr. Robert Knox NERFINISHED
body snatching
notableFor dramatic portrayal of Burke and Hare
portrayal of Dr. Robert Knox
originalLanguage English
partOf Scottish theatre
settingPlace Edinburgh NERFINISHED
settingTime 19th century
workType stage play

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James Bridie notableWork The Anatomist