The Country Doctor (Masterplots: Revised Category Edition, European Fiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Honoré Balzac
- First Published: 1833
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Naturalism
- Time of Work: Early nineteenth century
- Setting: Southern France
- Principal Characters: Pierre Joseph Genestas, Dr. Benassis, La Fosseuse
- Genres: Long fiction, Naturalistic literature
- Subjects: Villages, Doctors, Death or dying, Politicians, Illegitimacy, Soldiers
- Locales: France
The Story:
Pierre Joseph Genestas had long been a simple soldier. He always did his duty well and silently; this lack of ostentation and his reserved nature made his promotion slow. He had followed Napoleon from Egypt to Moscow, but the monarchy showed him little gratitude or recognition for his services. Now he rode slowly along a mountain road in the direction of the Grande Chartreuse to seek out Dr. Benassis.
A rather sullen peasant woman gave him a drink of milk and pointed out Benassis’ house, but when he got there the doctor was out. When he finally found the man...
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