The Autobiography of a Quack, and The Case of George Dedlow (Registro nro. 42814)

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Original cataloging agency UtSlPG
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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
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Extent 1 online resource :
Other physical details multiple file formats
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General note Release date is 2006-01-21
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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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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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