The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences
By Frederick Treves
Length4h 58m
About this audiobook
In "The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences," Frederick Treves offers an evocative exploration of human suffering, compassion, and the often-blurred lines between physical deformity and humanity. Through poignant anecdotes and a reflective narrative style, Treves recounts his experiences as a surgeon in Victorian England, detailing his groundbreaking work with Joseph Merrick, famously known as the Elephant Man. The stark realities of medical practice intertwine with a deep empathy for his patients, creating a unique literary blend that is both scientific and deeply personal, thus situating the work within the larger discourse of medical ethics and Victorian attitudes towards disability. Frederick Treves (1853-1923) was a prominent British surgeon whose career was marked by an unwavering dedication to the humane treatment of his patients. His relationship with Merrick profoundly impacted his views on social justice and the dignity of individuals with disabilities. Treves' firsthand experiences informed his writing, enriching the reader's understanding of the societal perceptions of the time and highlighting the complexities of medical intervention. This book is not only a captivating account of a remarkable historical figure but also an invitation to reflect on the nature of empathy and compassion. Treves' narrative serves as a timeless reminder of the fragility of human dignity, making it essential reading for those interested in medical history, ethics, and the human condition.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (745)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length4 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11VII A CASE OF “HEART FAILURE”
2Introduction
12VIII A RESTLESS NIGHT
3Historical Context
13IX IN ARTICULO MORTIS
4Synopsis (Selection)
14X THE IDOL WITH HANDS OF CLAY
5I THE ELEPHANT MAN
15XI BREAKING THE NEWS
Show all chaptersShow less
6II THE OLD RECEIVING ROOM
16XII A QUESTION OF HATS
7III THE TWENTY-KRONE PIECE
17Analysis
8IV A CURE FOR NERVES
18Reflection
9V TWO WOMEN
19Memorable Quotes
10VI A SEA LOVER
More from Frederick Treves
Left for DeadEbony Canion5h 34m4.7 (2.2K)$17
John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend (Annotated)John Muir10h 13m4.7 (1.1K)$0.99 · $0.00
Invisible StormJason Kander6h 48m4.7 (3.2K)$24 · $0.00
Forever BoyKate Swenson9h 27m4.7 (5K)$29 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Evidence Not SeenDarlene Deibler Rose11h 11m4.6 (11.9K)$29 · $0.00
A Bridge Not Too FarDeepak Ohri4h 55m4.8 (179)$15
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
Will You Love Me?Cathy Glass9h 5m4.6 (9.3K)$29 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
HostageEli Sharabi5h 25m4.6 (10.8K)$24 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
Scandal Between the Sheets & Stranded with the Tempting StrangerBrenda Jackson9h 22m4.8 (141)$24 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (384)$20 · $0.00
The Boys and MeMark Miller8h 32m4.8 (218)$23
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
I Am The StormJanice Dean9h4.6 (1.5K)$8 · $0.00
You may also like
The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: the Wisdom of LifeArthur Schopenhauer3h 35m4.2 (29.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Inner SecretWilliam Walker Atkinson4h 32m4.3 (264)$2 · $0.00
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't DoAmy Morin6h 36m4.0 (42.7K)$7 · $0.00
Reasons Not to WorryBrigid Delaney8h 25m4.1 (3.2K)$26 · $0.00
Louder Than WordsJoe Navarro, Toni Sciarra Poynter6h 49m4.1 (1.9K)$24 · $0.00
Things No One Taught Us About LoveVex King5h 55m4.2 (2.8K)$24 · $0.00
The Mindful DayLaurie J. Cameron8h 15m4.1 (2.8K)$20
From Poverty to Power – The Realization of Prosperity and Peace (Annotated)James Allen4h 43m4.4 (1.3K)$2 · $0.00
Down and Out in Paris and London (Annotated)George Orwell8h 48m4.1 (104.7K)$2 · $0.00
A Mind at Home with ItselfByron Katie, Stephen Mitchell9h 10m4.2 (1.7K)$29 · $0.00
Misogynoir TransformedMoya Bailey9h 13m4.4 (307)$20 · $0.00
Can human problems be solved?Jiddu Krishnamurti1h 12m3.7 (48)$4 · $0.00
The Complete Works of George Eliot (Annotated)George Eliot216h 23m4.2 (164)$2 · $0.00
ThrivingDavid Reid9h 35m$18 · $0.00
Overcoming NegativitySteve Pavlina3h 17m4.2 (27)$6 · $0.00
Vocal MasteryHarriette Brower5h 22m$2 · $0.00
How to Be a Great Swim ParentChuck Warner1h 48m$15
Power Over PerimenopauseDr. Greg Mongeon4h 46m$20
WHAT IS ART? & WHEREIN IS TRUTH IN ART? (Meditations on Aesthetics & Literature)Leo Tolstoy20h 51m$1 · $0.00
Menticulture; or, the A-B-C of True LivingHorace Fletcher2h 33m3.9 (23)$1 · $0.00