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Name: The Physician
Rating: 4.153846153846 (13 reviews)
Author: Noah Gordon

The Physician follows the journey of a young Englishman who, driven by a fervent desire to conquer disease and death, leaves the harsh and ignorant world of 11th‑century England. His quest for medical knowledge leads him across the seas to Persia, where he encounters the famed physician Avicenna and witnesses the nascent practices of modern medicine. Through his travels, the novel explores themes of healing, compassion, and the clash between tradition and emerging scientific ideas in the medieval period.

First publish date: April 1, 2001

Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction

Authors: Noah Gordon

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