Arrowsmith

Martin Arrowsmith is a novel about a brilliant but licentious man who moves from his small Midwest town to New York City and pursues a career in medicine. The book explores the culture of science during medical education reform and addresses themes of desire, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge. It was written in conjunction with science writer Paul de Kruif and was a critical and commercial success, earning Sinclair Lewis the 1926 Pulitzer Prize. This edition of the book is professionally typeset with a beautiful designed cover and is a classic of science literary fiction, reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: West Margin Press

Martin Arrowsmith, a brilliant but licentious individual, embarks on a journey from his modest Midwest hometown to the bustling metropolis of New York City. Starting his medical education, Martin embarks on a series of affairs, engaging with various women and pursuing different professions, driven by an insatiable hunger to fulfill his desires as both a man and a man of science. As he begins to establish himself within the scientific elite, he stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery that holds the potential to transform his life. This remarkable work, written in collaboration with science writer Paul de Kruif, stands as one of the pioneering texts that delves into the culture of science during a period of medical education reform. Notably, the book achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, earning Sinclair Lewis the prestigious 1926 Pulitzer Prize. However, the author declined this honor. Professionally typeset with a stunningly designed cover, this edition of Arrowsmith has been reimagined for contemporary readers, preserving the timeless essence of science literary fiction.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 129 x 205 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513136233