The Royal Physician's Visit by Per Olov Enquist

The Royal Physician's Visit by Per Olov Enquist

The Royal Physician's Visit magnificently recasts the dramatic era of Danish history when Johann Friedrich Struensee -- court physician to mad young King Christian -- stepped through an aperture in history and became the holder of absolute power in Denmark. His is a gripping tale of power, sex, love, and the life of the mind, and it is superbly rendered here by Sweden's most acclaimed writer. A charismatic German doctor and brilliant intellectual, Struensee used his influence to introduce hundreds of reforms in Denmark in the 1760s and had a tender and erotic affair with Queen Caroline Mathilde, who was unsatisfied by her unstable, childlike husband. And yet, his ambitions ultimately led to tragedy. This novel, perfect for book clubs, is a compelling look into the intrigues of an Enlightenment court and the life of a singular man.

Per Olov Enquist was born in Sweden and grew to fame through widely translated novels such as THE MAGNETIST'S FIFTH WINTER, HESS, and LEGIONARERA. Widley known as a playwright, novelist and author of travel fiction, his novel THE ROYAL PHYSICIAN'S VISIT was shortlisted for this year's IMPAC award.

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ISBN 13	9781585671960
ISBN 10	1585671967
Title	The Royal Physician's Visit
Author	Per Olov Enquist
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Harry N. Abrams
Year published	2001-10-01
Number of pages	312
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