Conversation so far:
What is The Citadel in relation to A. J. Cronin?
The Citadel is a novel by A. J. Cronin, first published in 1937, which was groundbreaking in its treatment of the contentious theme of medical ethics.
How did A. J. Cronin draw influence from his novel The Citadel?

Question: Was Cronin's work accepted?
Self-contained rewrite: Was A. J. Cronin's work accepted?