Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of a Quack and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by S. Weir Mitchell. The book includes the titular story, which is a satirical autobiography of a fraudulent medical practitioner who exploits his patients' fears and ignorance. The other stories in the collection explore various themes such as love, loss, and the human psyche. ""The Case of George Dedlow"" is a psychological study of a man who becomes obsessed with his own mortality after a near-death experience. ""A Psychological Counter-Current in Recent Fiction"" is an essay in which Mitchell analyzes the psychological themes in contemporary literature. Overall, The Autobiography of a Quack and Other Stories is a thought-provoking and engaging collection that offers insight into the human condition. Mitchell's writing is both humorous and poignant, and his stories are sure to resonate with readers of all ages.1915. From the Introduction: The first two tales in this little volume appeared originally in the Atlantic Monthly as anonymous contributions. I owe to the present owners of that journal permission to use them. The Autobiography of a Quack has been recast with large additions. Contents: The Autobiography of a Quack; The Case of George Dedlow; Hephzibah Guinness; Thee and You; and A Draft on the Bank of Spain. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
