Archibald Joseph Cronin (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981), known as A. J. Cronin, was a Scottish physician and novelist. His best-known novel is The Citadel (1937), about a Scottish doctor 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 doctor in Harley Street. The book exposed unfairness and malpractice in British medicine...
The Stars Look Down
The Stars Look Down
Synopsis
This sweeping saga follows the lives of multiple generations in a coal mining community in northeast England during the early 20th century. It delves into the harsh realities of industrial life, class struggles, and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of a better future. The story explores themes of ambition, love, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of societal change.
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The stars look downUnknown, 1935
626 pages
Grosset & DunlapLanguage: English3 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Stars Look Down part of a series?
This novel is a standalone work and does not require reading any other books by A. J. Cronin to understand its story.
Is there a film adaptation of The Stars Look Down?
A film adaptation of The Stars Look Down was released in 1940, directed by Carol Reed and starring Michael Redgrave.
What inspired A. J. Cronin to write The Stars Look Down?
A. J. Cronin drew heavily on his own experiences growing up in a Scottish mining community and his medical work in industrial areas to inform the realistic portrayal of the coal miners' lives and struggles in the novel.