George Babbitt is a forty-six-year-old real estate broker. His job
allows him to enjoy many commodities of the middle-class, and
offers he and his family a place in an elevated social circle. With
three kids, a loving wife, a steady job, and a fair amount of
disposable income, George is living the American dream. But despite
his privilege, he is dissatisfied with his life, a topic that often
arises when he spends time with his closest friend, Paul, who has
serious martial issues. One day, they decide to take a vacation
together, leaving their family for a relaxing camping trip. Even
through ups and downs, the two men feel at ease among the country,
appreciating the simultaneous and contrasting simplicity and
intricacy that exists in nature. Together, George and Paul decide
that even though their lives weren't perfect, they would do their
best to appreciate what they had. After this, both men return home
feeling much more optimistic about their lives. However, things
take a turn for the worst after one of them does not honor to their
pack. When Paul commits a heinous crime that will imprison him for
many years, George is distraught. Feeling that his mundane life
will be unbearable without Paul's company, George decides to
abandon the rules that held him back before. As George ditches his
social circle and begins to cheat on his wife, he falls into the
habit of chasing his every whim, leading him to chaos. With themes
of American identity, social change, material culture,
urbanization, and industrialization, Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is
thought-provoking work of literature grounded in American history
and values. First published in 1922, Babbitt is among the first
comic depictions of a mid-life crisis, a concept that has remained
relevant and relatable to modern audiences. This edition of Babbitt
by Sinclair Lewis features a new, eye-catching cover design and is
printed in a stylish font, making is both readable and modern.
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