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Doctor Heraclius Gloss
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025391472
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Doctor Heraclius Gloss is a captivating and satirical novella by the renowned French master of the short story, Guy de Maupassant. This compelling narrative delves into the life of the titular character, a scholarly and meticulous man whose world is transformed when he discovers an ancient manuscript detailing the doctrine of metempsychosis-the transmigration of souls. As Doctor Gloss becomes increasingly consumed by the belief that human spirits inhabit the bodies of animals, his once-ordered existence spirals into a series of eccentric and provocative encounters.
Through the lens of Gloss's obsession, Maupassant weaves a sharp critique of human vanity and the often-absurd nature of philosophical dogma. The story follows the doctor as he adopts a radical lifestyle centered on the protection of all living creatures, leading to social ostracization and profound personal conflict. Doctor Heraclius Gloss showcases Maupassant's brilliance in exploring the thin line between enlightened compassion and intellectual madness. This thought-provoking tale serves as both a philosophical inquiry and a darkly comic exploration of the consequences of absolute conviction. Readers will find a unique blend of irony and tragedy, highlighting the author's enduring skill in dissecting the complexities of the human condition and the follies of pride.
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