The Country Doctor And Other Stories (1897)

By Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

The Country Doctor and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Honore de Balzac and originally published in 1897. The book features several tales that explore the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of everyday life in 19th century France. The title story, The Country Doctor, follows the life of Dr. Benassis, a physician who dedicates his life to helping the people of a small village. Other stories in the collection include The Unknown Masterpiece, a tale about a struggling artist who seeks to create the perfect painting, and The Atheist's Mass, which tells the story of a priest who discovers the shocking truth about a man who had been attending his church for years. Balzac's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and deep insights into the human psyche, and The Country Doctor and Other Stories is no exception. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into life in 19th century France and is a must-read for fans of classic literature.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: 1164197622
• ISBN13: 9781164197621
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"