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Sinclair Lewis
The timeless classic prophetically written in 1935 by the Nobel Prize-winningauthor of Babbit, Arrowsmith, and Main Street. Lewis tells a chilling tale oftotalitarianism and the death of democracy in the…
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New annotated edition of Arrowsmith, the third major novel by Sinclair Lewis, author of Main Street and Babbitt, and arguably his most ambitious work.
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Realising that his life is devoid of meaning, he grows determined to transcend his trivial existence and search for a greater purpose. In the economic boom years of 1920s’ America…
Main Street’s protagonist, Carol Milford from Minneapolis, must adjust to small town life after marrying country doctor Will Kennecott and moving to his home town of Gopher Prairie. She finds…
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Arrowsmith has been inspirational for several generations of med students. Martin Arrowsmith agonizes over his career and life decisions never sure if he's making the correct descisions. While the book…
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a powerful novel of American literature, offering a compelling social commentary on the tensions between tradition and modernity in small-town Middle America. Set in…
"Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man" by Sinclair Lewis follows the life of Mr. Wrenn, a mild-mannered and unassuming gentleman who embarks on a series of…
In Babbitt, Sinclair Lewis delivers a biting satire of American middle-class life through the story of George F. Babbitt, a prosperous but disillusioned real estate agent. This classic novel explores…
Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis is a captivating exploration of American ambition and disillusionment. Following the journey of Sam Dodsworth, a retired car manufacturer, it delves into the complexities of marriage…
Work of Art by Sinclair Lewis is a compelling exploration of ambition and the American Dream. The novel follows the rise of Myron Weagle, a hotel manager who strives for…
"Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical masterpiece critiquing societal conformity and the pursuit of the American Dream in 1920s Midwest America.
Sinclair Lewis's Arrowsmith follows Martin Arrowsmith, a driven young doctor navigating the complexities of science, ethics, and ambition. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a compelling exploration of medical ideals and…
In It Can't Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis crafts a chilling tale of a populist demagogue who rises to power in America, transforming the nation into a fascist dictatorship. This classic…
George F. Babbitt is described as a middle-aged man and successful realtor, who sells houses at rates that exceed what people are actually able to pay for them. Lewis explains…
Oliver Harrison
D. M. S. Fick
A missing brooch. A face set in cement. This is not your average music festival.
Lewis Sinclair, a stalwart and tender country musician, is about to take the stage with…
Sinclair Lewis Remembered is a collection of reminiscences and memoirs by contemporaries, friends, and associates of Lewis that offers a revealing and intimate portrait of this complex and significant Nobel…
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Sidney Coe 1891-1939 Howard
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Grace Hegger Lewis
Steven J. Michels
This book examines each of Lewis’s novels on key themes in the history of political thought and democracy, including freedom and purpose, success and materialism, and nationalism and race. Lewis…
Sinclair Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, applied subversive satire and razor-sharp wit in his portrayals of American life. This book collects the finest of…
Stephen R. Pastore
Sinclair Lewis, celebrated author of Babbitt and Main Street , wrote more than twenty novels in the course of his prolific career, most of which went through several editions over…
A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Sinclair Lewis’s Babbitt, a novel that contributed to Lewis’ eventual Nobel Prize award.
James M. Hutchisson
A study of the literary career of Sinclair Lewis during the period of his greatest achievement, the 1920s. The book examines the making of his novels, their sources, composition, publication…
Cengage Learning Gale
A Study Guide for Sinclair Lewis’ Arrowsmith, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for…
A Study Guide for Sinclair Lewis’s Babbitt, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for…
Harry Sinclair Lewis was born on February 7th, 1885 in the village of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Throughout his lonely boyhood, the ungainly Lewis-tall, extremely thin, stricken with acne and somewhat…
Stuart Pratt Sherman
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
Richard R. Lingeman
Presents a biography of Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Sinclair Lewis. This book portrays the life of an eccentric alcoholic-workaholic whose novels and stories shibboleths with a mixture of caricature and realism…
In 1930, Sinclair Lewis became the first American to win the Nobel Prize for literature. This title presents his diary which reveals the introspective man rather than an embattled celebrity…
A Study Guide for Sinclair Lewis’s Elmer Gantry, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context…
A Study Guide for Sinclair Lewis’s Main Street, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions…
Sinclair Lewis' satirical book Babbitt, published in 1922, is about American culture and society and criticizes the superficiality of middle-class life and the temptation to fit in. Babbitt's disagreement had…
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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He stands out in the correspondence of the Souvenir and Art Novelty Company as Our Mr. Wrenn, who would be writing you directly and explaining everything most satisfactorily. At thirty-four…
Arrowsmith tells the story of bright and scientifically minded Martin Arrowsmith of Elk Mills, Winnemac, as he makes his way from a small town in the Midwest to the upper…
