Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis
The novel follows the life of a bright and dedicated young man, Martin Arrowsmith, who dreams of making significant contributions to medical science. He faces a constant struggle between his ambition and the demands of his professional and personal life. His journey takes him from a small Midwestern town to the prestigious universities of the East Coast, and eventually to a deadly outbreak in the Caribbean. Throughout his journey, he grapples with the corruption, greed, and mediocrity that he finds pervading the medical field, all while trying to remain true to his scientific ideals.
The 1244th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 138,105
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 436th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- Recommended Books (Academy of Achievement)