The Doctor's Story, being Sentence of Death
The novel revolves around a British officer who is sentenced to death for espionage and murder. The story explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of war. The protagonist's actions are driven by his sense of honor and patriotism, which ultimately lead him to make a choice that will determine his fate.
By H.C. McNeile · First published 1929 · Genre: Drama, Tragedy, Romance · 6,997 words
First lines
"SOONER or later," began the Doctor, settling himself comfortably in his chair, "it comes to most of us. Sooner or later a man or a woman comes to consult us on what they imagine to be some trifling malady, and when we make our examination we find that it isn't trifling. And occasionally we find that not only is the matter not trifling, but that-well, you all have seen Collier's picture, ‘The Sentence of Death.'
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The Doctor's Story, being Sentence of Death is listed on Textopian as a novel by H.C. McNeile, dated 1929 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H.C. McNeile
- Date: 1929 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Medical Fiction
- Length: 6,997 words
- Structure: 1 section, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative focuses on intense emotional and moral conflicts, particularly surrounding life, death, and love.
- Tragedy — The story revolves around the protagonist's inevitable demise and the emotional turmoil it causes.
- Romance — Central to the plot is a love story complicated by the protagonist's terminal illness.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological struggles of the characters, especially the protagonist's internal conflict.
Tags
War Fiction · British Literature · World War I · Novel · Adventure · Thriller · Action · Mystery · Suspense · Historical Fiction · Classic · English Literature