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Round the Red Lamp and Other Medical Writings
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The collection of stories delves into the grim realities of medical practice in the late 19th century, focusing on themes such as childbirth complications, syphilis, and the consequences of unsuccessful surgeries. Unlike the expected detective narratives, these harrowing tales reveal the darker side of medicine, challenging the reader's perceptions and highlighting the struggles faced by both patients and practitioners. The stark contrast to popular literature of the time left a lasting impression on its audience.
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Round the Red Lamp and Other Medical Writings, Arthur Conan Doyle
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Round the Red Lamp and Other Medical Writings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Publisher
- Valancourt Books
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9780979233272
- Category
- Fiction, Health / Medicine
- Description
- The collection of stories delves into the grim realities of medical practice in the late 19th century, focusing on themes such as childbirth complications, syphilis, and the consequences of unsuccessful surgeries. Unlike the expected detective narratives, these harrowing tales reveal the darker side of medicine, challenging the reader's perceptions and highlighting the struggles faced by both patients and practitioners. The stark contrast to popular literature of the time left a lasting impression on its audience.