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Arrowsmith: The Journey of a Medical Student: transitions, Challenges, and Ideals

Arrowsmith: The Journey of a Medical Student: transitions, Challenges, and Ideals

Lewis, Sinclair

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Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041800544
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Mar 23 2023
Pages: 620
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.37 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis follows the journey of Martin Arrowsmith, a young and ambitious medical student at the University of Winnemac. The novel begins with Martin's early fascination with science, inspired by the eccentric Doc Vickerson in his hometown of Elk Mills. As Martin enters medical school, he is eager to delve into the world of bacteriology and dreams of making groundbreaking discoveries. However, he quickly becomes disillusioned with the commercialism and lack of genuine scientific curiosity among his peers and professors. Martin's idol is the enigmatic Professor Max Gottlieb, a dedicated scientist who embodies the ideals of research and discovery. Despite setbacks, including being denied early entry into Gottlieb's bacteriology class, Martin remains determined to pursue his passion for science. Throughout his journey, he navigates the challenges of medical school, the influence of his fraternity brothers at Digamma Pi, and his evolving relationship with Madeline Fox, a fellow student with whom he shares intellectual and romantic interests. The novel explores themes of scientific integrity, the conflict between commercial success and genuine inquiry, and the personal growth of a young man striving to find his place in the world of medicine.

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