Orphaned as a teen, Carol Milford grew up in a city in Minnesota.
Already a compassionate person, Carol's time studying in college
and grad school exposed her to diverse, radical ideas and
lifestyles, which she learned to either accept or tolerate. After
college, Carol earns a position as a librarian in the state capital
city, yet finds the work to be unsatisfying. This is why she agrees
when her new husband, a doctor named Will, asks if they can move to
his small hometown. However, soon after Will and Carol arrive in
the rural town, Carol finds herself immensely disappointed in the
scenery and culture. The architecture of the town is ugly and
bland, and is decorated to match. Meanwhile, its occupants hold a
high level of snooty conservatism, and immediately disapprove of
Carol for being a working woman. Because Carol loves her husband
and loves to help, she becomes determined to lead a reform for the
town by cleaning up the streets and educating the people. However,
as Carol attempts to start progressive clubs and tries to make
friends, every idea she has is disregarded and disrespected by the
town's prominent cliques. Still, Carol persistent, and tries to
overcome each obstacle they throw at her, dedicated to inspiring
the town to adopt a more accepting and informed culture. Sinclair
Lewis' Main Street is ranked among the one hundred best
English-language novels of the 20th century by Modern Library. With
immense detail, wit, and emotion, Main Street certainly earns this
honor. Through the strong depiction of a working-class woman and
the inclusion of themes such as love, maturity, feminism, social
change, and culture clashes, Lewis addresses important issues and
encourages reflection and debate. This edition of Main Street by
Sinclair Lewis features a new, eye-catching cover design and is
printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, this
edition restores Main Street to modern standards while preserving
its original heart and mastery.
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