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100 1 _aTreves, Frederick,
_d1853-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-06
505 0 _aThe Elephant Man -- The old receiving room -- The twenty-krone piece -- A cure for nerves -- Two women -- A sea lover -- A case of "heart failure" -- A restless night -- In articulo mortis -- The idol with hands of clay -- Breaking the news -- A question of hats.
508 _aProduced by Robert Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences" by Sir Frederick Treves is a collection of memoirs written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on Treves' experiences as a surgeon and his interactions with patients, including the well-known case of John Merrick, the Elephant Man. It provides an insightful look into the life of a man who, despite his devastating physical deformities and societal exclusion, displayed remarkable intelligence and sensitivity. The opening of the book introduces readers to the disturbing and poignant encounter between Treves and John Merrick in 1884, showcasing the gruesome reality of Merrick's condition as he was displayed as a sideshow exhibit. Treves recounts his initial discovery of Merrick, who was shunned by society and living in horrifying conditions. He describes Merrick's grotesque physical appearance, his early misconceptions about Merrick's intelligence, and the tragic circumstances that brought the young man to Treves’ attention. This poignant narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Merrick’s struggles, humanity, and eventual shelter in a hospital, paving the way for a heartwarming and tragic story about suffering, dignity, and the quest for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhysicians -- Correspondence
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59865
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