The doctor, &c., vol. 5 (of 7)

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The doctor, &c., vol. 5 (of 7)

by Robert Southey

EN·~6 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

THE DOCTOR, - &c.

0:13

PRELUDE OF MOTTOES.

6:35:10

Description

A curious narrator opens the work by comparing book titles to the faces of men, suggesting that the forthcoming pages will reveal a character—an eccentric doctor—whose quirks are as telling as his prescriptions. The opening bursts with fragmented verses, mock‑Latin aphorisms, and witty asides that set a tone of playful erudition, inviting listeners to follow a mind that delights in paradox and wordplay. As the author weaves together observations on philosophy, law, and everyday folly, the listener is drawn into a tapestry of ideas that feels both scholarly and mischievously informal.

The volume proceeds as a collage of short essays, satirical letters, and lyrical interludes, each offering a glimpse into the author's restless curiosity. From musings on patience and the nature of truth to whimsical references to ancient texts and modern society, the piece balances humor with genuine insight. Listeners who enjoy a lively, intellectually stimulating stroll through eighteenth‑century wit will find this eclectic collection both entertaining and thought‑provoking.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (379K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1834.

Credits

Ron Swanson

Release date

2023-11-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Southey

Robert Southey

1774–1843

A major voice of English Romanticism, he was part of the famous Lake Poets and later served as Poet Laureate. Alongside poetry, he wrote histories, biographies, and essays with remarkable energy and range.

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