The doctor, &c., vol. 6 (of 7)

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The doctor, &c., vol. 6 (of 7)

by Robert Southey

EN·~6 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

THE DOCTOR, - &c.

0:13

PREFACE.

3:56

PRELUDE OF MOTTOES.

6:43:47

Description

This volume brings together a series of unfinished manuscripts left by a once‑renowned poet‑historian, assembled with great care by a close family member and a diligent editor. The material includes early chapters of a grand history of Brazil and Portugal, interwoven with personal poems, reflective essays, and philosophical musings that reveal the author’s tender voice and curious mind. Readers will hear the gentle humor and earnest devotion that colored his work, along with the editor’s thoughtful notes that clarify obscure references while preserving the original spirit.

The book reads like a conversation across time, offering a blend of historical observation, lyrical commentary, and intimate family anecdotes. Its structure—marked by mottos, footnotes, and occasional omitted passages to spare the living—creates a layered experience that feels both scholarly and warmly personal. Listeners can appreciate the author's ambitious vision as it unfolds in this carefully curated portion of his larger, unfinished masterpiece.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (391K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

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

Credits

Ron Swanson

Release date

Dec 29, 2023

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Southey

Robert Southey

1774–1843

A leading voice of early English Romanticism, he wrote poetry, history, biography, and beloved tales with equal energy. Best known today as a friend and contemporary of Wordsworth and Coleridge, he also served as Poet Laureate for three decades.

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