Discussion: Semmelweis

Author: Louis-Ferdinand Céline

Description: Louis-Ferdinand Céline’s Semmelweis explores the tragic story of Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician who pioneered antiseptic procedures in obstetrics. Despite his groundbreaking work, Semmelweis faced vehement opposition from the medical establishment, leading to his eventual downfall. Céline’s portrayal paints Semmelweis as a misunderstood genius who, driven by obsessive passion, tried to save lives but was met with ridicule and resistance.

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