My Uncle Benjamin: A Humorous, Satirical, And Philosophical Novel (1890)

By Claude Tillier

Book Overview

My Uncle Benjamin is a novel written by Claude Tillier in 1890. It is a humorous, satirical, and philosophical story that follows the adventures of the title character, Uncle Benjamin, a country doctor living in rural France in the 18th century. The novel is narrated by a young man named Jacques, who is sent to live with his uncle to learn about medicine. However, Jacques quickly discovers that Uncle Benjamin's methods are unconventional and often involve heavy drinking and womanizing. Throughout the novel, Uncle Benjamin is portrayed as a larger-than-life character who is both wise and foolish, kind-hearted and selfish. He is a man who loves life and enjoys the simple pleasures it has to offer, but also has a deep understanding of human nature and a philosophical outlook on the world. The novel is filled with colorful characters and humorous situations, such as Uncle Benjamin's attempts to cure a wealthy woman's constipation by feeding her large quantities of cheese, or his involvement in a local election that turns into a chaotic brawl. Despite its lighthearted tone, My Uncle Benjamin also touches on serious themes such as class inequality, the corrupt nature of politics, and the struggle for personal freedom and autonomy. Overall, My Uncle Benjamin is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on life in rural France during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166607216
• ISBN13: 9781166607210
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"