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The Haunted Physicians

M. A. A.

First published March 1831
Type Poem

Synopsis

A man in search of the best physician to cure his loved one buys a glass which will allow him to see ghosts, and is alarmed to find every single physician haunted by patients he has killed.

Notes

A versification of a well-known anonymous jest, which was published in English at least by 1811 and probably earlier; in the Monthly Magazine or British Register for April, 1811, it is said to originate with "a French writer."

Publications (1)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
March 1831 The National Magazine, March 1831 MAGAZINE