The Doctor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430475354)

The Doctor is a novel written by Robert Southey, a British poet and writer, and was first published in 1834. The book is a collection of fictionalized biographical sketches of a number of historical figures, including Southey himself, and is considered to be one of his most significant works.The novel is structured as a series of letters and diary entries, written by the titular character, a physician named Dr. Thomas Brown. The narrative takes the reader through the life and experiences of the doctor, from his early years as a medical student, to his travels throughout Europe and Asia, and finally to his later years as a respected physician and scholar.Throughout the book, Southey explores a wide range of topics including politics, religion, science, and philosophy, as well as the lives and personalities of some of the most notable figures of his time. The Doctor is a complex and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the world and the people who inhabit it.Overall, The Doctor is a fascinating and engaging novel that is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, biographical works, and philosophical explorations of the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Southey
ISBN-10: 1430475358
ISBN-13: 9781430475354
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 456
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d