The Country Doctor: The Quest Of The Absolute And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by French author Honore de Balzac and first published in 1899. The titular story follows the life of a country doctor named Benassis, who is determined to improve the lives of the people in his rural community. Along the way, he faces various obstacles and challenges, but ultimately achieves his goal of creating a better society.The other stories in the collection explore similar themes of ambition, morality, and the pursuit of happiness. ""The Unknown Masterpiece"" tells the story of an artist who becomes obsessed with creating the perfect painting, while ""Gambara"" follows a composer who is driven to madness by his quest for musical perfection. ""Massimilla Doni"" is a romantic tale of love and sacrifice, while ""The Elixir of Life"" explores the dangerous consequences of seeking immortality.Through these stories, de Balzac delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggles we face in our pursuit of the absolute. The Country Doctor: The Quest Of The Absolute And Other Stories is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its profound insights into the human condition.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.