A Comedy Of Conscience - Mitchell, S. Weir
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""A Comedy of Conscience"" is a satirical novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. The story follows the life of a young man named Philip Held, who is an aspiring artist living in Philadelphia. Philip is a talented painter, but he struggles to make a living from his art. He is also deeply concerned about social justice and the plight of the poor.One day, Philip meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Brunt, who offers him a job as an illustrator for his newspaper. Philip is initially hesitant, but he eventually accepts the offer. As he begins to work for the newspaper, Philip becomes increasingly…mehr

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""A Comedy of Conscience"" is a satirical novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. The story follows the life of a young man named Philip Held, who is an aspiring artist living in Philadelphia. Philip is a talented painter, but he struggles to make a living from his art. He is also deeply concerned about social justice and the plight of the poor.One day, Philip meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Brunt, who offers him a job as an illustrator for his newspaper. Philip is initially hesitant, but he eventually accepts the offer. As he begins to work for the newspaper, Philip becomes increasingly disillusioned with the corrupt and cynical world of journalism.Meanwhile, Philip's conscience is also troubled by his growing attraction to Mr. Van Brunt's daughter, Margaret. Margaret is engaged to a wealthy and powerful man, but she is secretly in love with Philip. As Philip struggles to reconcile his feelings for Margaret with his own values and beliefs, he finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal.""A Comedy of Conscience"" is a witty and insightful satire that explores themes of art, love, and social justice. With its engaging characters and clever plot twists, this novel is sure to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages.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.
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S. Weir Mitchell (1829-1914) was a prominent American physician, neurologist, and writer, known for his pioneering work in medicine and his contributions to literature. He is most famous for his exploration of the psychological and physical dimensions of nervous disorders and his treatment methods, particularly his work on neurasthenia. Mitchell's medical background heavily influenced his writing, and many of his works deal with themes of mental and physical illness, the doctor-patient relationship, and the complexities of medical practice. His work -""The Rest Cure"" included medical case studies, his famous treatment for neurasthenia. ""Doctor and Patient"" is a short story that delves into the psychological and ethical complexities of the relationship between a doctor and their patient. S. Weir Mitchell left a significant legacy in both the medical and literary worlds. His medical work, particularly his writings on nervous conditions and treatment, was widely influential in the 19th and early 20th centuries.