| Author |
Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961 |
| LoC No. |
13008320
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| Title |
The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The key -- The children -- The crystal -- The gospel -- The gypsy -- The warning -- The legacy -- The miracle -- The unburied -- The oracles.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Dr. Stanchon, a physician who encounters complex emotional and psychological situations as he attends to his patients, particularly a woman named Miss Mary, who appears deeply troubled. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal struggles, hinting at themes of mental health and identity. The opening of the novel sets the stage as Dr. Stanchon arrives at the residence of the Allen family to attend to Miss Mary, who has been unwell. His initial interactions reveal a tense family dynamic, as they seem distressed by Miss Mary's condition and caught between compassion and frustration. Dr. Stanchon's internal musings expose his concern for Miss Mary and the burden of his professional responsibilities, as he prepares to confront the emotional complexities of her case. The atmosphere is filled with apprehension, with hints of deeper issues at play, foreshadowing the challenges he will face in trying to help her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychotherapy patients -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31202 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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