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Description edit
This thrilling novel of a doctor's life has been the subject of a Mobil Masterpiece Theatre dramatic series on PBS. "Cronin's distinguished achievement. . . . No one could have written as fine, honest, and moving a study of a young doctor as "The Citadel" without possessing great literary... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
First Sentence edit
LATE one October afternoon in the year 1921, a shabby young man gazed with fixed intensity through the widow of a third-class compartment in the almost empty train labouring up the Penowell valley from Swansea.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 10 in Publishers Weekly Bestselling Novels in 1938. (authoritative list)
This is book 3 of 10 in Publishers Weekly Bestselling Novels in 1937. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- A. J. Cronin (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1937
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 446
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1937
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 446
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.912
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Add the suggested reading level for this book.While this book is a "classic," the level of reading is around 8th grade and it is age appropriate for teens and pre-teens. There is a mention of going to "bed" by a married couple, but no details and it would escape any notice of my 9-year old son. I highly recommend this books for all ages.
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