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The Citadel

A. J. Cronin

1937133 pagesabout 2–3 hours
1937
first published
  • 1937Ryerson Press · 401 pages · ENG
  • 1965Little, Brown · 368 pages · ENGISBN 9780316161831
  • 1968New English Library · ENGISBN 9780450031274
  • 1972New English Library · 352 pages · ENGISBN 9780450010415
  • 1979Longman · ENGISBN 9780582528895
  • 1996Addison Wesley Longman · 133 pages · ENGISBN 9780582274969
  • 1981Ulverscroft Large Print Books · 592 pages · ENGISBN 9780708980057
  • 144 pages · ENGISBN 9780582419261

The Citadel follows the life of Andrew Manson, a young and idealistic Scottish doctor, as he navigates the challenges of practicing medicine across interwar Wales and England. Based on Cronin's own experiences as a physician, The Citadel boldly confronts traditional medical ethics, and has been noted as one of the formation of the National Health Service. A groundbreaking novel of its time and a National Book Award winner, The Citadel has been adapted into several successful film, radio, and television productions around the world, including the Oscar-nominated 1938 film starring Ralph Donat, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Richardson, and Rex Harrison.

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