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- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Arrowsmith offers a rich portrayal of the tension between scientific progress and ethical responsibility, making it a timeless commentary on the role of science in society.
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This novel follows Dr. Martin Arrowsmith from small Midwest town (the setting of most of Lewis' works) in "medic" school through his career, during which he is constantly challenged to balance the ideals he learned as a scientific researcher to pursue "truth," with the pressures of the healthcare market.
Martin Arrowsmith, the novel's protagonist, is born and raised in the small Midwestern town of Elk Mills where he develops an interest in science and spends his free hours reading through Gray's Anatomy and other books in the office of the town's doctor, Doc Vickerson.
Martin Arrowsmith, of pioneer descent and unflagging spirit, begins his medical training by reading Gray's Anatomy at the age of fourteen in the office of Doc Vickerson, of Elk Mills.
Because of the existence in England of a publishing house called Arrowsmith, Lewis' British publishers used the title Dr. Martin Arrowsmith. It is not unusual for the same book to appear under different titles on the two sides of the Atlantic.
Martin Arrowsmith starts this book loud and proud. He is convinced that it's his destiny to become a great doctor. His pride is on full display on his first day of medical school, as the narrator notes: "On his first day in medical school, Martin Arrowsmith was in a high state of superiority" (2.3.1).
Oct 13, 2013 · The 450-page novel famously chronicles the life and struggles of Martin Arrowsmith, a young doctor born in the late nineteenth century who has grown up to become a firm believer in the importance of epidemiology and bacteriology for the progress of medicine and health.
The title character of the Arrowsmith is Martin Arrowsmith, a young man whose curiosity and stubbornness make him perfect for the realm of scientific research. And yet, Martin becomes distracted and often sways from his path.
