Arrowsmith book cover by Sinclair Lewis

Arrowsmith

Adult • Classics
Martin Arrowsmith travels globally Characters face moral dilemmas Set in the world of medicine Story unfolds through scientific triumphs Central conflict of ambition vs. ethics

In this classic masterpiece by Nobel laureate Sinclair Lewis, you'll join Martin Arrowsmith on a gripping adventure filled with twists, turns, and intellectual triumphs. From the heart of America to the remote corners of the globe, you'll traverse continents alongside Arrowsmith as he seeks to conquer diseases and unlock the secrets of medicine. Meet a cast of unforgettable characters and grapple with moral quandaries that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Publication date
2021
ISBN
1515448924

Classics

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Are you ready to embark on an epic journey of intellect and determination? Follow Martin Arrowsmith as he battles the constraints of society, pushes the boundaries of science, and confronts ethical dilemmas that will test his very core.

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About the author

Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis

Harry Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first author from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, which was awarded "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters." Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935).
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