Arrowsmith is a novel by Sinclair Lewis, first published in 1925, that follows Martin Arrowsmith, a passionate young man pursuing a career in medicine. The narrative explores the ethical dilemmas and commercial pressures faced by physicians, highlighting the tension between personal ambition and the responsibilities of healing. Often regarded as the first 'scientific' novel, it reflects on the impact of medical advancements and critiques the pursuit of fame in the medical field. The book won the Pulitzer Prize in 1926, which Lewis famously declined.
