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Balzac, Honoré de
1799
1850
Balzac, Honore de
Saint-Aubin, Horace de
De Balzac, Honoré
Balzac, H. de (Honoré de)
Bell, Clara
1834
1927
Marriage, Ellen
1865
1946
Garrett, Ellen
The Country Doctor
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_M%C3%A9decin_de_campagne
Produced by Dagny, and David Widger
"The Country Doctor" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers on the character of Benassis, a dedicated country doctor who is deeply invested in the wellbeing of his patients and the development of the impoverished community he serves. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, social responsibility, and the power of personal transformation in a rural setting. The opening of the novel introduces a traveler, Commandant Genestas, as he rides through the picturesque yet struggling countryside in the foothills of the Alps. Genestas arrives at a humble village that reveals the dire conditions of its inhabitants, including a peasant woman caring for orphaned children. Through his interactions with the community and the old doctor, the narrative establishes a sense of intrigue surrounding Benassis, who is spoken of as a man of great goodness. Genestas learns about the doctor’s efforts to improve the lives of the villagers and combat the scourge of cretinism that has plagued their families. This section sets up an exploration of Benassis's character and his extraordinary commitment to transforming the lives of those around him, thereby laying the groundwork for the unfolding drama that will highlight both personal and communal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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