Arrowsmith

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Historical Outline “It is one of the major tragedies that nothing is more discomforting than the hearty affection of the Old Friends who never were friends.” -Sinclair Lewis, Arrowsmith Arrowsmith is a 20th Century historical classic novel by American author Sinclair Lewis, and it was first published in 1925 in the United States, and it was a Pulitzer Prize-winning book for fiction in 1926. Arrowsmith (1925), a satirical study of the medical and scientific professions, with emphasis on the drama, ideals, and integrity, was one of the first medical fiction books to be written with such scientific and medical details. This is the Nobel Prize-winning American Sinclair Lewis book which is the unabridged original 1925 special edition of Arrowsmith with historical annotation and an unmissable American literary classic, a book of drama for adults that could have just as easily been written today. Film Adaption & Other Adaptions Arrowsmith was made into a feature-length movie, directed by John Ford, and Sinclair Lewis’ novel was adapted into the film script by Sidney Howard. The feature film was nominated for four Academy Awards in 1931 including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. The historical classic book by Sinclair Lewis is perhaps his best-known novel and has also been adapted into theatre, radio programs, and a television mini-series. Arrowsmith is a compelling American literature classic and historical fiction book about relationships, social class, work, and conformity. About Arrowsmith is a sharp portrait of the man, Martin Arrowsmith, who loves science and is destined to become a doctor and a researcher and learns through his career that ignorance, greed, and corruption in society can be just as dangerous as the plague. Arrowsmith struggles with the balance of integrity and academic freedom in a small-minded world in this satirical and morality tale. The book heralds the real impact of advances in drugs, public health, and immunology that were about to change the world. It also satirizes those medical and scientific practitioners whose pursuit of fame and fortune, at the expense of truth, remains just as pertinent today. The book was first published in 1925 and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1926 which was refused by Sinclair Lewis. He was later to win the Nobel Prize for Literature—which he accepted. Arrowsmith is an American satirical fiction classic that belongs on every bookshelf. Other Books by Sinclair Lewis that may be of interest and professionally edited by Bygone Media and available on Amazon: Babbitt, Main Street, and The Job. Collect them all, you can start with this one today by adding one or two to your cart now! Professionally Formatted Edition This edition is by Bygone Media Publishing which specializes in publishing classic books and has taken the time and care into formatting this book, which will guarantee the best possible reading experience for you. Arrowsmith, the American literary fiction classic set in the United States is filled with historical fiction, medical fiction, and satire and drama for adults. It would make a great addition to your classic fiction collection or a great gift to any American special edition books buff collection. “He was permitted, without restriction, to speak of himself as immoral, agnostic and socialistic, so long as it was universally known that he remained pure, Presbyterian, and Republican.” ― Martin Arrowsmith Scroll up and click the “Add to cart” button. Title Details Original 1925 Unabridged Text Book type: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Context Collectors Edition Book