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100 1 _aSouthey, Robert,
_d1774-1843
245 1 4 _aThe doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7)
246 1 _aThe doctor, etc., vol. 1 (of 7)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aVol. 1-5 published anonymously, 1834-38; vol. 6-7 edited by John Wood Warter; attributed to Robert Southey.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-01
508 _aRon Swanson
520 _a"The Doctor, &c., vol. 1 (of 7)" by Robert Southey is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The book introduces us to Doctor Daniel Dove, who, along with his horse Nobs and a host of other characters, embarks on whimsical adventures filled with humor and social commentary. It seems to explore themes of domestic life, the nature of authorship, and the intersection between genius and the mundane. The opening of the work sets the stage for a lively discussion among a family at dinner, where the narrator reflects on the idea that certain thoughts and events "ought to be written in a book." The conversation is interspersed with playful banter and encouragement from various characters, revealing a light yet introspective tone. The narrator grapples with inspiration amid distractions and humorous reflections on writing, leading to a restless night filled with visions of stories yet to be told. This introductory portion hints at a narrative rich in dialogue and character development, establishing a humorous yet contemplative atmosphere that invites readers into the peculiar world of Doctor Dove. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1834
653 _aEnglish literature -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b29325055_0001
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69282
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