The Sinclair Lewis Library

In which Martin Arrowsmith navigates the social whirl of Nautilus, encountering old acquaintances and new expectations that strain his inclinations towards both science and society, while his wife Leora’s steady scepticism both grounds and frustrates him. Amidst social gatherings and a snowy picnic, Martin finds himself drawn to the youthful charm of Orchid Pickerbaugh, setting the stage for the s...

In which the earnest Dr. Arrowsmith arrives in the bustling agricultural city of Nautilus to begin his work under the indefatigable and theatrical Dr. Pickerbaugh, whose boundless enthusiasm for public health is expressed in jingles, orations, and the lively antics of his many daughters. Despite Arrowsmith’s initial misgivings and discomfort with Pickerbaugh’s flamboyant methods, he finds himself...

In which Martin Arrowsmith, earnest and somewhat naïve, undertakes the role of county health officer, facing the rural populace’s stubborn resistance and scorn as he confronts outbreaks of typhoid and small-pox with scientific rigour that unsettles their comfortable complacency. Eventually compelled to leave behind the parochial world of Wheatsylvania, he embarks with Leora toward the bustling cit...

In which a country doctor’s spirited road trip and the ensuing rural camaraderie give way to a young physician’s solitary but determined struggle with a stubborn veterinary problem, hinting at the tensions between tradition and innovation in medical practice. His subsequent journey to hear a celebrated health reformer’s lecture kindles a fiery enthusiasm for public health, blending the excitement...

In which Dr. Martin Arrowsmith settles into the humble routines and social rhythms of Wheatsylvania, grappling with the village’s petty judgments and his own restless ambition amid the pursuits of local acquaintances and spirited debates on medical ethics. As he confronts personal tragedy and the limitations of his isolated practice, he is stirred by the fervent idealism of public health crusader...

In which the young Dr. Arrowsmith sets up his modest country practice with eager pride and the blaze of modern equipment, only to confront the unyielding realities of rural life, professional rivalry, and the isolating burden of solitary responsibility. An urgent night call for a child with grave diphtheria propels him into a desperate Race with Death, testing not only his skill but the quiet hero...

In which the proud and irritable immunologist Max Gottlieb reluctantly joins a reputable pharmaceutical firm, only to find himself torn between scientific integrity and commercial pressures, with family troubles mounting around him. A compelling invitation from a respected research institute offers a glimpse of hope, promising freedom and respect absent in his current predicament.

In which Martin Arrowsmith and his wife Leora arrive in Wheatsylvania to find themselves enveloped in the well-meaning but insistent attentions of the Tozer family, whose fussing over details from supper times to office arrangements both comforts and constrains them. Amid negotiations and village gossip, Martin secures a modest but his own office, igniting quiet pride and a hopeful anticipation of...

In which Max Gottlieb, a brilliant but embittered bacteriologist devoted to pure science, faces disgrace and dismissal from the University of Winnemac after his radical proposals and sharp criticisms alienate his colleagues and superiors. Through austere domestic struggles and professional setbacks, he wrestles with loneliness and despair, his talent overshadowed by his uncompromising nature and t...

In which the youthful Dr Martin Arrowsmith, newly arrived in the throbbing heart of South Zenith, swiftly encounters the gritty realities of medical practice—from battling factory blazes to lifesaving ambulance rides—while navigating hospital routines and the dubious amusements of interns. Amid the rush of emergencies and the solid camaraderie of colleagues, he wrestles with his restless ambition...

In which Martin Arrowsmith, freshly suspended from medical school and shaken by the scorn of authority, drifts aimlessly through various lowly jobs and drinks himself into near ruin before seeking refuge with Leora in her small-town home, where their engagement ignites the suspicion and control of her family. Amidst the gentle gloom of provincial life and the stern practicalities imposed by the To...

In which young Martin Arrowsmith returns to medical school under the stern yet encouraging eye of Dean Silva, determined to balance his rigorous studies with the tender domestic life he shares with his wife, Leora. Together they navigate the modest hardships and hopeful aspirations of student life, while Martin contemplates the solemn decisions awaiting him as he approaches graduation and his futu...

In which Martin Arrowsmith endures the relentless rigours of medical training, observing with keen if weary eyes the varied characters and philosophies that populate his world—from the pragmatic Dean Silva to the showy Dr. Geake, who extols salesmanship as much as science. Between demanding exams, lonely labors, and a raucous Founder’s Day banquet, Martin contemplates his place amidst the earnest...

In which the earnest Martin Arrowsmith navigates the uneasy social rhythms of a university dance with his spirited and independent companion Leora, contending with pangs of jealousy and the complexities of their fledgling relationship amidst a world of polished rivals and uneasy camaraderie. The evening unfolds into a late-night escapade fraught with tension and unexpected violence, revealing the...

In which Martin Arrowsmith, engrossed in the rigours and rebellious questions of his medical studies, navigates the complexities of youthful companionship and academic challenge alike, his conscience and ambitions often at odds. Amidst laboratory triumphs and tender entanglements with Madeline Fox, he confronts the uneasy balance between scientific pursuit and the distracting allure of social life...

In which Martin Arrowsmith, immersed in the rigours of medical training and original research, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the company of Leora Tozer, a spirited and candid probationer nurse whose easy companionship contrasts sharply with his more proper fiancée Madeline Fox. Against the backdrop of hospital corridors and genteel society lunches, Martin navigates the complexities of yout...

In which a young medical student at the University of Winnemac wrestles with the tedious earnestness of his anatomy and physiology professors, the boisterous antics and cramped camaraderie of fraternity life, and his own restless yearning for meaningful scientific work and personal connection. His diversions between scholarly doubt, spirited debates, music, and fleeting affection reveal the comple...

In which Martin Arrowsmith, an eager medical student, observes the precise and impersonal laboratory work of Professor Max Gottlieb as he inoculates guinea pigs with anthrax, imparting lessons on scientific technique and the gravity of experimentation. Amidst this atmosphere of careful study and somber reflection, Martin experiences a growing fascination with the craft of bacteriology, culminating...

In which the young Martin Arrowsmith enters the bustling University of Winnemac, a place half-New England and half-Midwestern in spirit, and finds himself caught amid the earnest, sometimes clashing ideals of professors and students alike as he begins his medical studies. Against a backdrop of fraternity antics, spirited debates about science and faith, and the daunting reality of dissection, Mart...

In which a ragged fourteen-year-old girl tends to her ailing family amid the Ohio wilderness, while a slender and inquisitive boy named Martin Arrowsmith devotes himself to the dusty and disorderly office of the country doctor in the small town of Elk Mills. Amid the cluttered curiosities and earnest exhortations of the old Doc Vickerson, Martin is inspired to seek knowledge and a greater purpose...