Round the Red Lamp
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Step into the world of Victorian medicine with Arthur Conan Doyle's "Round the Red Lamp: Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life." Best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle brings his keen observational skills and storytelling prowess to these compelling short stories. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and challenges faced by physicians in the late 19th century.
Explore the realities of hospital life and the intricacies of the medical profession through Doyle's insightful narratives. These tales, categorized as medical fiction and literary fiction, capture the human drama inherent in the practice of healing. "Round the Red Lamp" provides a unique perspective on a bygone era, showcasing the dedication, dilemmas, and sometimes humorous aspects of medical service. Discover the enduring appeal of these classic stories in this meticulously prepared edition.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a writer and physician most noted for his fictional stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective, which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Before becoming a writer, he attended the University of Edinburgh to train as a physician, and it was from his teacher, Joseph Bell, that he learned much of what would inspire Holmes's skills of deduction. He also wrote science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and nonfiction. After his son Kingsley died in the first World War, he became a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.
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