Round the Red Lamp
work by Conan Doyle
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"Round the Red Lamp" is a collection of medical short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1894. These stories draw from Conan Doyle's own medical education and experiences as a physician. While Conan Doyle is most famous for creating the detective Sherlock Holmes, this collection showcases a different facet of his writing, delving into the lives and challenges of doctors. The stories offer a glimpse into the medical world of the late 19th century, reflecting the author's background and observations.12
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