A. J. Cronin
Archibald Joseph Cronin (Cronogue) (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981) was a Scottish physician and novelist. His best-known novel is The Citadel (1937), about a Scottish physician who serves in a Welsh mining village before achieving success in London, where he becomes disillusioned about the venality and incompetence of some doctors. Cronin knew both areas, as a medical inspector of mines and as a physician in Harley Street.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Cardross
- Educated at
- University of GlasgowDumbarton AcademySt Aloysius' College
- Awards
- 🏆 National Book Award
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength."
"Some temptations cannot be fought. One must close one's mind and fly from them."
"Even if my country remains at war with yours . . . remember ... I am not your enemy."
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1896
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Died
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