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Contemporary Fiction

The Doctor is Sick

eng. The Doctor is Sick · 1960
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Main Ideas

  • Exploration of the human psyche through the lens of illness and recovery, where physical ailment becomes a metaphor for spiritual and emotional upheaval.
  • Satire on medical and psychiatric practice, revealing the absurdity and bureaucracy of the healthcare system.
  • The hero's journey in search of truth and meaning in life, where the inner world becomes an arena of struggle between reason and madness.
  • The theme of alienation and isolation in modern society, where the protagonist faces misunderstanding and loneliness.
  • An ironic depiction of marriage and family relationships, where personal ambitions and misunderstandings create comedic and tragic situations.
The Doctor is Sick
Date of publication: 29 April 2025
Last updated: 28 June 2025
———Original titleeng. The Doctor is Sick · 1960
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