First published in 1920, "Main Street" is a biting and satirical look at small town America. Set in the 1910s it follows the struggles of its heroine, Carol Milford, to adapt to small town life. Carol, a young and progressive librarian living in St Paul, Minnesota, falls in love with and marries Will Kennicott, a doctor who dreams of returning to the small town of his childhood. Carol agrees and they move to Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, a town modeled on Sinclair's own hometown of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Carol is disappointed by the town's drab appearance and it's provincial, small-minded inhabitants. Brimming with optimism and tenacity, she sets out to convince the town to modernize and embrace her progressive values. Her ideas are not received as she hoped and instead she is resisted at every turn and derided by her fellow townsfolk. For all its seeming bleakness, Carol is ever optimistic and refuses to give up or believe the fight isn't worth fighting. "Main Street" exemplifies Lewis' "vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters", which was cited by the Nobel Prize for Literature committee when he was awarded the prize in 1930. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
First published in 1920, "Main Street" is a biting and satirical look at small town America. Set in the 1910s it follows the struggles of its heroine, Carol Milford, to adapt to small town life. Carol, a young and progressive librarian living in St Paul, Minnesota, falls in love with and marries Will Kennicott, a doctor who dreams of returning to the small town of his childhood. Carol agrees and they move to Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, a town modeled on Sinclair's own hometown of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Carol is disappointed by the town's drab appearance and it's provincial, small-minded inhabitants. Brimming with optimism and tenacity, she sets out to convince the town to modernize and embrace her progressive values. Her ideas are not received as she hoped and instead she is resisted at every turn and derided by her fellow townsfolk. For all its seeming bleakness, Carol is ever optimistic and refuses to give up or believe the fight isn't worth fighting. "Main Street" exemplifies Lewis' "vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters", which was cited by the Nobel Prize for Literature committee when he was awarded the prize in 1930. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an influential American novelist, playwright, and social critic, known for his sharp and insightful commentary on American society. He was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and his experiences growing up in the Midwest deeply influenced his writing. Lewis gained prominence for his ability to blend social satire with realistic and romantic elements, creating vivid portrayals of American life and character. His work often explores themes of individualism, societal expectations, and the identity crisis faced by individuals navigating a rapidly changing society. Some of his notable works are Main Street (1920): A critique of small-town life and its narrow-mindedness, focusing on the struggles of a progressive woman trying to reform her community. Babbitt (1922): A satirical look at the life of a middle-class businessman, exposing the conformism and materialism of American society. Arrowsmith (1925): A novel about a scientist's quest for truth and personal integrity in the face of professional and personal challenges. Elmer Gantry (1927): A biting satire of religious hypocrisy, featuring a charismatic but unscrupulous preacher. Lewis's work is characterized by its social critique and humor, and he is celebrated for his ability to address complex social and moral issues with both depth and accessibility. His novels remain influential for their exploration of American culture and their challenge to societal norms.
