Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance by Alice M. Diehl
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"Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance" by Alice M. Diehl is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Hugh Paull, a house-surgeon at a city hospital, who encounters a life-altering incident when he treats Sir Roderick Pym, an important figure who has suffered a serious accident. As the narrative unfolds, themes of medical ethics, human connection, and personal struggle are explored through Hugh's experiences and the relationships he
forms with those around him, particularly with Sir Roderick and his daughter Lilia. At the start of the novel, Hugh Paull is deep in his work at the hospital when he receives news of a new patient, Sir Roderick Pym, who has sustained a concussion from a carriage accident. As Hugh treats Sir Roderick, he becomes intrigued by the old man's complex character, which is further developed through their conversations. Hugh also finds himself contemplating the delicate dynamics of Sir Roderick's family, especially when he meets Lilia, Sir Roderick's daughter, who has grown up in a secluded environment. The opening chapters set a foundation for themes of fate, personal ambition, and the impact of one’s past, hinting at the deeper emotional and psychological connections that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Diehl, Alice M. (Alice Mangold), 1844-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dr. Paull's Theory: A Romance |
| Original Publication | United States: D. Appleton and Company,1893. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Reincarnation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67437 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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