Isbn: 9780243405749 - Dickens's Doctors: a Paper Read Before the Philobiblon Club, May 28, 1903 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the author's perception of doctors as presented in their literary works, presenting many examples drawn from their stories. Dickens viewed doctors as fundamentally good, kind, brave, and honest, greatly despising those he believed to be false, pompous, or mean. He believed doctors to be vital members of society, despite this era being known for bloodletting and questionable medical practices. The author notes that Dickens's opinion of doctors may have shifted over time, and his depictions of them evolved alongside his understanding of medicine. To the author, this book is evidence of Dickens's immense compassion for those in need, especially the sick and dying. His works showcase the struggles and triumphs of doctors, who labor tirelessly against death and deprivation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…