The Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith

The Mad Dog is a gripping medical thriller by Dr. Goldsmith. It follows the story of Dr. David Goldsmith, a brilliant doctor and researcher who is determined to find a cure for a deadly virus that is spreading across the world. When a mysterious virus begins to spread across the world, Dr. Goldsmith is called upon to investigate. He soon discovers that the virus is linked to a mad dog that has been roaming the streets of London. With the help of his team, Dr. Goldsmith must race against time to find a cure before the virus spreads further and threatens the lives of millions. The Mad Dog is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of science to save the world.

By Oliver Goldsmith · First published 1774 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction · 240 words

First lines

Good people all, of every sort, Give ear unto my song; And if you find it wondrous short, It cannot hold you long.

In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran, Whene'er he went to pray.

A kind and gentle heart he had, To comfort friends and foes; The naked every day he clad, When he put on his clothes

And in that town a dog was found: As many dogs there be-- Both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, And curs of low degree.

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The Mad Dog is listed on Textopian as a short story by Oliver Goldsmith, dated 1774 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Oliver Goldsmith
• Date: 1774 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Adventure
• Length: 240 words
• Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The title suggests a mysterious element, as the identity of the mad dog is unknown.
• Thriller — The title implies a sense of danger and suspense, which are common elements of thrillers.
• Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is written by a doctor and not a historian.
• Adventure — The title implies a sense of adventure, as the protagonist may be on a journey to discover the identity of the mad dog.

Tags

madness · psychology · mental illness · narrative · drama · conflict · character study · human behavior · society · isolation · fear · tension

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• Lyrical and Miscellaneous Pieces (1765)
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