Round the Red Lamp Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

Round the Red Lamp by Arthur Conan Doyle is a compelling collection of short stories set against the backdrop of early 20th-century medical practice. Through this volume, Doyle presents a series of narratives that explore the world of doctors and their medical cases, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian medicine. Each story is crafted with a focus on healthcare and professional ethics, reflecting the complexities and moral challenges faced by medical professionals of the time. Doyle’s keen observations and character studies provide a rich tapestry of medical drama, highlighting both the personal and professional aspects of life in the medical field. The collection offers a thoughtful examination of the social and ethical dimensions of medicine, showcasing Doyle’s skill in blending medical fiction with insightful social commentary. Round the Red Lamp stands out as an important work in early 20th-century literature, illuminating the intricacies of the medical profession through engaging storytelling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789365787139
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	12/06/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	584 KB

About the Author

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Originally a physician, in 1887 he published A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels about Holmes and Dr. Watson. In addition, Doyle wrote over fifty short stories featuring the famous detective. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; his non-Sherlockian works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement", helped to popularise the mystery of the Mary Celeste.

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885