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The Young Physician
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025359618
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Young Physician is a masterful coming-of-age novel that follows the intellectual and emotional development of Edwin Ingleby. Set against the vivid backdrop of late Victorian and Edwardian England, the narrative traces Edwin's journey from his formative years in a public school to his rigorous medical training in the industrial city of North Bromwich. As Edwin navigates the challenges of the medical profession, the story provides an authentic and deeply personal look at the making of a doctor, balancing the cold realities of clinical science with the warmth of human experience.
Written by Francis Brett Young-himself a qualified physician-this work stands as a significant example of the 20th-century Bildungsroman. The novel excels in its evocative descriptions of both the natural English landscape and the gritty urban environments of the period. Through Edwin's eyes, readers witness a world in transition, exploring themes of professional ambition, the loss of innocence, and the search for purpose. The Young Physician remains a poignant exploration of the trials and triumphs inherent in the pursuit of a medical vocation, offering a rich tapestry of social history and character-driven storytelling.
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