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About The Book: "Arrowsmith" by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1925 and winner of the 1926 Pulitzer Prize (which Lewis declined), explores the life of Martin Arrowsmith. The novel reflects the cultural shifts in science following the Flexner Report and is considered a major work on the culture of science. Arrowsmith's journey from a Midwest town to the scientific elite involves medical school, romantic entanglements, and professional challenges. The plot culminates in Arrowsmith facing a bubonic plague outbreak on a Caribbean island. The book offers social commentary on 1920s American medicine, addressing career dilemmas, ethical considerations, and the clash between idealism and worldly temptations. About The Author: Sinclair Lewis (1885–1951) was an American novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, penned critiques of interwar American capitalism in works like "Main Street," "Babbitt," and "Elmer Gantry." Starting his literary journey with poetry and sketches at Yale, he explored diverse jobs and places, briefly residing in Carmel and San Francisco, connecting with renowned writers. Lewis left a lasting impression through vivid characterizations of contemporary working women and satirical reflections on American society. The Title 'Arrowsmith written/authored/edited by Sinclair Lewis', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362083722 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 452 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Humour. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: