Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist and playwright born on February 7, 1885, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He was the first writer from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930, recognized for his powerful critiques of American society and culture. Lewis's keen observations of small-town life, consumerism, and the complexities of modern existence resonate in his works, which often blend satire with deep empathy for his characters. Some of his most notable novels include "Main Street," "Babbitt," and "It Can’t Happen Here," each offering a unique lens on the American experience.

Throughout his career, Lewis's writing challenged the status quo and provided a voice for the disillusioned. His ability to weave social commentary into compelling narratives invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them. If you're curious to delve into his thought-provoking stories, we invite you to explore Lewis's works in the app and discover the timeless relevance of his insights.

Babbitt

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Sinclair Lewis’ George F. Babbitt is a complicated and conflicted character. When you think you have his next move figured out he surprises …

The Trail of the Hawk: a Comedy of the Seriousness of Life

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Trail of the Hawk, narrated by Mike Vendetti aka Miketheauctioneer, is Sinclair Lewis’ second novel published under his own name. It was not…

Main Street

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Carol Milford is a liberal, free-spirited young woman, reared in the metropolis of Minneapolis. She marries Will Kennicott, a doctor, who is…

Free Air

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This road trip novel is set in the early twentieth century and follows the experiences of an aristocratic New Englander and her father as th…

The Job

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'The Job' is an early work by American novelist Sinclair Lewis. It is considered an early declaration of the rights of working women. The fo…

Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man

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"At thirty-four Mr. Wrenn was the sales-entry clerk of the Souvenir Company. He was always bending over bills and columns of figures at…

Main Street (Version 2)

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Carol Milford, a college-educated, progressive, ambitious young woman, is self-sufficient working as a librarian in St. Paul, when she meets…

The Innocents, A Story for Lovers

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“Mr. and Mrs. Seth Appleby were almost old. They called each other 'Father' and 'Mother.' But frequently they were guilty of holding hands, …

Arrowsmith

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This 1926 Pulitzer Prize winning novel centers on the title character, a promising medical student who, as a doctor and following several in…

The Willow Walk

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As featured in The Best Short Stories of 1918, The Willow Walk is a trenchant tale of an elaborate heist by a dissolute man who gradually lo…

Elmer Gantry

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This novel tells the story of a young, charismatic, and morally corrupt salesman who becomes involved in evangelism. Gantry's involvement in…