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Uniform Title: L'illustre docteur Mathéus
Title: The illustrious Dr. Mathéus
Alternate Title: The illustrious Doctor Mathéus
Original Publication: London: Ward, Lock and Tyler, 1872.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Illustrious Dr. Mathéus" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the character Frantz Mathéus, a country doctor in the rural town of Graufthal, as he grapples with his aspirations for intellectual greatness and a deep-seated desire to contribute meaningfully to humanity. The book delves into themes of personal duty and ambition, juxtaposed with the pleasures of a simple life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dr. Frantz Mathéus, a well-meaning but somewhat eccentric physician held back by his mundane routines and the expectations of his provincial life. As he reflects on his wasted potential and the discontent in his heart, an encounter with a traveling hawker reignites his aspiration to share his grand philosophical theories with the world. Mathéus decides to abandon his familiar life, leading to a comical yet poignant departure where he faces the emotional weight of leaving behind his loyal servant, Martha, and the patients he serves. The narrative sets the stage for his adventures ahead, revealing the internal conflicts that both drive and deter him from pursuing his grand philosophical ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Erckmann-Chatrian
EBook No.: 74780
Published: Nov 22, 2024
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: L'illustre docteur Mathéus
Title: The illustrious Dr. Mathéus
Alternate Title: The illustrious Doctor Mathéus
Original Publication: London: Ward, Lock and Tyler, 1872.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Illustrious Dr. Mathéus" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the character Frantz Mathéus, a country doctor in the rural town of Graufthal, as he grapples with his aspirations for intellectual greatness and a deep-seated desire to contribute meaningfully to humanity. The book delves into themes of personal duty and ambition, juxtaposed with the pleasures of a simple life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dr. Frantz Mathéus, a well-meaning but somewhat eccentric physician held back by his mundane routines and the expectations of his provincial life. As he reflects on his wasted potential and the discontent in his heart, an encounter with a traveling hawker reignites his aspiration to share his grand philosophical theories with the world. Mathéus decides to abandon his familiar life, leading to a comical yet poignant departure where he faces the emotional weight of leaving behind his loyal servant, Martha, and the patients he serves. The narrative sets the stage for his adventures ahead, revealing the internal conflicts that both drive and deter him from pursuing his grand philosophical ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Erckmann-Chatrian
EBook No.: 74780
Published: Nov 22, 2024
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.