The Stark Munro Letters (1895) - Doyle Arthur Conan

The Stark Munro Letters is a collection of fictional letters written by the protagonist, Stark Munro, to his friend and mentor, Herbert Swanborough. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1895, the book is a semi-autobiographical account of Doyle's own experiences as a young medical student. The letters follow Stark Munro as he leaves his small town in Scotland to study medicine in London. He struggles to adjust to the city and the demands of his studies, but finds solace in the friendships he forms with his fellow students and the patients he treats. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Clara, but their relationship is complicated by his own insecurities and her family's disapproval.As the letters progress, Munro becomes increasingly disillusioned with the medical profession and its shortcomings. He begins to question his own abilities and the ethics of the doctors around him. Eventually, he decides to leave medicine altogether and pursue a career as a writer.The Stark Munro Letters is a poignant and thought-provoking work that explores themes of identity, friendship, love, and the pursuit of one's passions. It is considered one of Doyle's lesser-known works but is still highly regarded for its insight into the author's own life and experiences.Being A Series Of Twelve Letters Written By J. Stark Munro To His Friend And Former Fellow-Student, Herbert Swanborough, Of Lowell, Massachusetts,During The Years 1881-1884.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437339567