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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aDr. Bullivant :
_b(From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger and Al Haines.
520 _a"Dr. Bullivant" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in the late 19th century, known for its introspective exploration of character and society. The narrative focuses on the titular character, Dr. Bullivant, who serves as a lens through which Hawthorne examines the changing moral landscape of New England society during a time of political upheaval and social transformation. The story portrays Dr. Bullivant, a witty and colorful apothecary who adapts his humor and antics to the evolving norms of his community in the late 17th century. He is depicted as a figure of both charm and folly, whose sharp intellect and wit become his downfall when he shifts from a beloved local figure to a target of public scorn amid political changes brought on by the royal authority of Governor Andros. Once imprisoned and ridiculed, Dr. Bullivant's fortunes reverse when the political landscape shifts again, allowing him to return to his apothecary shop. However, his former cleverness is now diminished under the weight of his experiences, and he ultimately fades into obscurity, representing the transient nature of social standing and human dignity in the face of changing times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9249
999 _c51060
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