The Autobiography of a Quack, and The Case of George Dedlow (Registro nro. 42814)
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
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| Classification number | PS |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Mitchell, S. Weir |
| Fuller form of name | (Silas Weir), |
| Dates associated with a name | 1829-1914 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Autobiography of a Quack, and The Case of George Dedlow |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2006 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
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| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE | |
| Media type term | computer |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2006-01-21 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Autobiography of a Quack" by S. Weir Mitchell is a satirical narrative combining elements of autobiography and fiction, written during the late 19th century. The story follows a rather dubious character named Ezra Sanderaft, who reflects on his life and misadventures while lying in a hospital bed due to a serious illness. This narrative delves into the various schemes and escapades of a man who has embraced a self-serving lifestyle as a con artist and failed physician, providing an engaging examination of morality in the face of ambition and opportunism. At the start of the book, the narrator introduces himself as an interesting case in a hospital ward, humorously recounting the misfortunes that led him there. He describes his upbringing, family dynamics, and initial aspirations to enter the medical field, all while outlining his morally questionable actions for personal gain. These include stealing from relatives and adopting a careless attitude toward learning medicine. The narrative takes a satirical turn as he navigates through various unethical practices, encounters with dubious individuals, and his struggles to establish himself as a doctor while avoiding the repercussions of his actions. This blend of humor, criticism, and personal reflection sets the stage for a compelling exploration of human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Didactic fiction |
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| Uncontrolled term | Social problems -- Fiction |
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| Uncontrolled term | Political fiction |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/693">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/693</a> |
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