The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of Consolation: A Poem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666381577 ISBN 13: 9780666381576

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

A witty verse voyage with Dr.

Syntax as he explores art, virtue, and the ties that bind a village. A playful, satirical journey told in lively couplets and warm observation.

In this poetry-packed tale, readers follow a country doctor through personal trials, social feasts, and clever exams of art’s power to heal the heart. The verses mix humor with tenderness as characters pursue love, laughter, and the good life around Keswick Lake. The book blends character study with a bright, entertaining view of 19th‑century life, inviting readers to think about art, charity, and what makes a family.

Though dense with dialogue and period detail, the pieces stay grounded in human feeling. The scenes move from drawing-room wit to village mischief, all while the central figure debates how art and virtue work together to comfort or transform a life.

• Humor woven through verse in a rich, narrative style
• Character sketches of doctors, hosts, and villagers in a small lake community
• Reflections on art’s role in moral life and public good
• A playful, satirical look at ambition, fame, and the timeless search for consolation

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic verse, social satire, and character-driven tales set in an evocative, premodern world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666381577
• ISBN 13: 9780666381576
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328