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The Web of Life

1900

Robert Herrick

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The Web of Life

Robert Herrick

1900

American Literature, Novels

The Web of Life, written by Robert Herrick and first published in 1900, is a novel set in a Chicago hospital. It follows Dr. Sommers, a young surgeon, as he faces the urgent case of a man with gunshot wounds, while exploring the emotional complexities of the man's wife, Mrs. Preston. The story delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the interconnectedness of human relationships, revealing the tensions and struggles faced by its characters amidst a critical medical situation.

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A novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a hospital setting where a young surgeon, Dr. Somm...

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The young surgeon examined the man as he lay on the hospital chair in which ward attendants had left him. The surgeon’s...

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