Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, playwright, and short-story writer. He was born in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and attended Yale University. Lewis was active during the early 20th century and is associated with the literary movement known as American realism. He was known for his satirical and critical portrayals of American society and culture.
Lewis’s most influential works include Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), and Elmer Gantry (1927). Main Street is a novel that critiques small-town life in America, while Babbitt satirizes the middle-class culture and values of the 1920s. Elmer Gantry is a novel that explores the hypocrisy and corruption of religious leaders in America.
In 1930, Lewis became the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He continued to write and publish until his death in 1951. Lewis’s legacy as a writer is his ability to capture the essence of American society and culture during the early 20th century.
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1961: Elmer Gantry, by Sinclair Lewis
$45.00Elmer Gantry, by Sinclair Lewis, is a classic novel published by Dell Publishing in New York in 1961. The 450-page vintage paperback features turquoise page edges and is in very good condition with minor signs of wear on the cover and bottom edges.
The book follows the story of Elmer Gantry, a charismatic and opportunistic young man who becomes a successful and controversial evangelist. Set in the 1920s, the novel explores themes of religion, morality, and the pursuit of power. This vintage copy is a valuable addition to any book collection, offering readers a glimpse into the social and religious landscape of early 20th century America.
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1945:Glass Timberlane, by Sinclair Lewis
$75.00Glass Timberlane is a classic novel by Sinclair Lewis that was published in 1945. The book is set in the fictional town of Grand Republic, which is based on Lewis’s hometown of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. The story follows the life of a young lawyer named George F. Babbitt, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Babbitt is a man who is torn between his desire for success and his longing for something more meaningful in life. As he navigates the ups and downs of his career and personal life, Babbitt must confront the harsh realities of the world around him and come to terms with his own limitations.
The book is a powerful commentary on the American Dream and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world. Through Babbitt’s struggles, Lewis exposes the flaws and contradictions of modern society, while also celebrating the resilience and determination of the human spirit.
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