"St. Bernard's: The Romance of a Medical Student" by Edward Berdoe is a story that pulls you into the intense world of medical training in London in the late 1800s, seen through the eyes of Harrowby Elsworth. As Elsworth begins his studies at St. Bernard's Hospital, the book shows the tough environment of medical school, complete with the strong bonds students form and the contrast between high hopes and risky behavior. From day one, we meet Elsworth, a serious young man, and we learn about the pressures on him as he starts his medical career, from the heavy responsibilities to the hard reality of dissecting bodies. The story also touches on Elsworth's past, like his strained relationship with his father, which helps us understand his character. Right away, the book sets up a contrast between Elsworth's dreams and the wild lives of the other students, hinting at the difficult moral choices he will have to make as he learns to be a doctor.
St. Bernard's: The Romance of a Medical Student
By Edward Berdoe
In a world of noble aspirations and grim realities, a young medical student navigates the chaotic life of a London hospital, where his ideals will be tested by the stark contrast between hope and reckless pursuits.
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About the AuthorEdward Collis Berdoe was an English physician, anti-vivisectionist and writer. He studied and wrote on the works of Robert Browning. He also campaigned against medical experiments on human patients and animals.
Edward Collis Berdoe was an English physician, anti-vivisectionist and writer. He studied and wrote on the works of Robert Browning. He also campaigned against medical experiments on human patients and animals.
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