Martin Arrowsmith

Martin Arrowsmith

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Sinclair Lewis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1938

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Sinclair Lewis's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel chronicles the ambitious career of a dedicated physician navigating the ethical dilemmas and societal pressures of early 20th-century medicine. The narrative presents a compelling portrait of a man torn between scientific idealism and the allure of fame and fortune. It uncovers the often-corrupting influences within the medical establishment, from research institutions to public health initiatives. Lewis masterfully illustrates the protagonist's struggles to maintain his integrity amidst professional compromises and personal sacrifices. This incisive work remains a powerful commentary on the pursuit of truth in a world driven by less noble motives.

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Description

Author: Sinclair Lewis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1938

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Sinclair Lewis's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel chronicles the ambitious career of a dedicated physician navigating the ethical dilemmas and societal pressures of early 20th-century medicine. The narrative presents a compelling portrait of a man torn between scientific idealism and the allure of fame and fortune. It uncovers the often-corrupting influences within the medical establishment, from research institutions to public health initiatives. Lewis masterfully illustrates the protagonist's struggles to maintain his integrity amidst professional compromises and personal sacrifices. This incisive work remains a powerful commentary on the pursuit of truth in a world driven by less noble motives.