The Dop Doctor by Richard Dehan
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"The Dop Doctor" by Richard Dehan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the South African veld during a time marked by personal tragedy and cultural upheaval. The narrative follows Richard Mildare, an Englishman, who is grappling with the death of his beloved, a woman who left everything for him, and reflects on the pain of his loss while struggling to care
for their small child. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Richard as he navigates the harsh realities of life on the African veld after experiencing the devastating loss of his partner and their stillborn child. He wrestles with his grief and the responsibility of caring for their infant daughter amidst the societal tensions and personal demons that haunt their journey. As he searches for a proper burial for his beloved, the landscape vividly contrasts with his internal turmoil, exposing the profound themes of love, loss, and the quest for redemption that characterize the narrative. The opening sets a somber yet poignant tone, inviting readers to explore the intricate human emotions underlying this tale of love and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dehan, Richard, 1863-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Dop Doctor |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Julie Barkley, Christine D., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27966 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 16497 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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