Arrowsmith (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Pulitzer Prize NovelBy Sinclair Lewis
Length20h 51m
About this audiobook
Sinclair Lewis's Arrowsmith is a searching novel of scientific vocation, following Martin Arrowsmith from medical school through private practice, public health work, and bacteriological research. Written in Lewis's lucid realist style, sharpened by satire and documentary detail, it examines the conflict between pure inquiry and institutional ambition. In the context of early twentieth-century American realism and Progressivist faith in science, the novel is both a Bildungsroman and a critique of professional culture, exposing medicine's entanglement with commerce, prestige, and bureaucracy. Lewis, already known for Main Street and Babbitt, brought to Arrowsmith his characteristic suspicion of American conformity and boosterism. His Midwestern upbringing and keen observation of professional classes helped shape his portrait of doctors, administrators, and reformers. Crucially, he drew on the expertise of microbiologist Paul de Kruif, whose knowledge gave the laboratory scenes unusual authority and helped Lewis dramatize the ethical solitude of scientific work. Arrowsmith is recommended to readers interested in medicine, science, and the moral costs of ambition. It remains compelling not merely as a period novel, but as a rigorous study of integrity under pressure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length20 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 29, 2018
LanguageEnglish
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