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Arrowsmith
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Martin Arrowsmith, a young medical student at the University of
Winnemac, is driven by a sincere passion and a desire to make a
positive contribution to the world. But events get in the way, and
a series of personal vicissitudes, love interests and societal
pressures threaten to lead him away from the path of pure science
– until he is forced, in the face of a humanitarian crisis, to
decide between scientific rigour and compassion, between
maintaining his medical principles and saving lives. First
published in 1925 to great critical acclaim, Arrowsmith is the
third major novel by Sinclair Lewis, author of Main Street and
Babbitt, and arguably his most ambitious work. Awarded the Pulitzer
Prize for Fiction in 1926 – which the author famously declined
– it contributed to Lewis’s growing reputation as a master
storyteller, social commentator and the unsurpassed satirist of his
time.
Published during the heyday of fascism in Europe, It Can't Happen
Here is a chilling cautionary tale by one of the greatest American
writers of the twentieth century, which is still startlingly
relevant almost a century later. Charting the rise to power of
Berzelius 'Buzz' Windrip, who whips his supporters into a frenzy
while promising drastic reform under a banner of patriotism and
traditional values, It Can't Happen Here decries the tactics used
by politicians to mobilise voters, and exposes the danger of
authoritarianism arising from populist platforms, and the chaos
such regimes can leave in their wake.
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Elmer Gantry (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Introduction by Jason Stevens
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A landmark in American literature, Lewiss portrait of a
golden-tongued evangelist--who lives a life of hypocrisy,
sensuality, and self-indulgence--is also the chronicle of a reign
of vulgarity, which but for Lewis would have left no record of
itself. Features a new Introduction. Revised reissue.
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The Job (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Introduction by James M. Hutchisson; Foreword by Ruth Robbins
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Sinclair Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize for
literature, and a writer lauded both for his craft and his
principles, wrote The Job as a statement of female empowerment, and
self-determination over societal expectation. Written in the early
years of the 1900s Lewis' central character, highly unusual for the
era, is a woman, Una Golden, who gains work in an exclusively male
world of commercial real estate. Golden struggles for the
recognition of her male peers while balancing romantic and work
life; she marries, divorces, continues to work hard and finally
emerges triumphant on her own terms. Flame Tree 451 presents a new
series, The Foundations of Feminist Fiction. The early 1900s saw a
quiet revolution in literature dominated by male adventure heroes.
Both men and women moved beyond the norms of the male gaze to write
from a different gender perspective, sometimes with female
protagonists, but also expressing the universal freedom to write on
any subject whatsoever. Each book features a brand new biography
and a new glossary of Literary, Gothic and Victorian terms.
Young college graduate Carol Kennicott moves from a big city to
Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, the small town from which her new
husband hails. Imbued with ideals of urban improvement, she dreams
of redesigning her adopted village, but her efforts are thwarted by
the narrow-mindedness, pettiness and conventionality of the locals,
who conspire against her and deride all her endeavours. An enormous
commercial and critical success on its first publication in 1920,
Main Street - regarded by many as Sinclair Lewis's best novel -
delivers a scathing satire on the American dream, and is invaluable
as a document of pre-Prohibition Middle America.
'An eerily prescient foreshadowing of current affairs' Guardian
'Not only Lewis's most important book but one of the most important
books ever produced in the United States' New Yorker A vain,
outlandish, anti-immigrant, fearmongering demagogue runs for
President of the United States - and wins. Sinclair Lewis's
chilling 1935 bestseller is the story of Buzz Windrip,
'Professional Common Man', who promises poor, angry voters that he
will make America proud and prosperous once more, but takes the
country down a far darker path. As the new regime slides into
authoritarianism, newspaper editor Doremus Jessup can't believe it
will last - but is he right? This cautionary tale of liberal
complacency in the face of populist tyranny shows it really can
happen here.
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It Can't Happen Here (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Introduction by Michael Meyer; Afterword by Gary Scharnhorst
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"It Can't Happen Here" is the only one of Sinclair Lewis's later
novels to match the power of "Main Street, ""Babbitt," and
"Arrowsmith." A cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy,
it is an alarming, eerily timeless look at how fascism could take
hold in America. Written during the Great Depression, when the
country was largely oblivious to Hitler's aggression, it juxtaposes
sharp political satire with the chillingly realistic rise of a
president who becomes a dictator to save the nation from welfare
cheats, sex, crime, and a liberal press. Called "a message to
thinking Americans" by the" Springfield Republican" when it was
published in 1935, "It Can't Happen Here "is a shockingly prescient
novel that remains as fresh and contemporary as today's news.
With an Introduction by Michael Meyer
and a New Afterword
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Arrowsmith (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Martin Arrowsmith, brilliant but licentious, makes his way from his
small Midwest town to New York City. Getting his start at medical
school, Martin sets out on a series of affairs, bouncing from woman
to woman and job to job, hungry to satisfy his desires as both a
man and a man of science. Just as it appears he'll be able to
settle down, he finds himself back among the scientific elite and
faced with a discovery that can change his life. Written in
conjunction with science writer Paul de Kruif, Arrowsmith is one of
the first books to address the culture of science in a period of
medical education reform. A critical and commercial success, the
book earned Sinclair Lewis the 1926 Pulitzer Prize, which the
author would go on to decline. Professionally typeset with a
beautifully designed cover, this edition of Arrowsmith is a classic
of science literary fiction, reimagined for modern readers.
In the Midwestern city of Zenith, the middle-aged estate agent
George F. Babbitt appears to have achieved the American dream to
its fullest: he is successful at work, comfortably off, exceedingly
well fed, has a wife and children, a motor car and a neat house
with a neat yard, and is a proud member of all the right clubs - in
short, he lacks nothing to be happy. Or does he? As we follow his
humdrum daily routine and startling events begin to unfold around
him, we discover that all is not well in Babbitt's world: his moral
foundations are shaking, and he can't help harbouring rebellious
dreams of escape and romance. A trenchant satire on consumeristic
society and an indictment of the fatuous ideals of middle America
in the Roaring Twenties, Babbitt - the crowning achievement of
Sinclair Lewis, winner of the 1930 Nobel Prize in Literature -
questions the attractions of materialistic fulfilment, at the same
time laying bare the hollowness of social respectability and blind
conformism.
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Arrowsmith (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Introduction by Sally E Parry; Afterword by E. L Doctorow
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The Pulitzer Prize winning Arrowsmith (an award Lewis refused to
accept) recounts the story of a doctor who is forced to give up his
trade for reasons ranging from public ignorance to the
publicity-mindedness of a great foundation, and becomes an isolated
seeker of scientific truth. Introduction by E.L. Doctorow.
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Babbitt (Hardcover)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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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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Free Air (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Bored of the parties and luxuries that come with her socialite
lifestyle, Claire Boltwood longs for something more authentic in
her life. Desperate for adventure, Claire and her father decide to
travel from New York City to the Pacific Northwest in their
automobile, a new privilege enjoyed by the rich. Though he is a
clever businessman, Claire's father knows nothing about cars, so he
encourages Claire to drive, challenging the gender stereotypes of
the early 20th century. Starting in New York City, Claire and her
father hit the open road, feeling exhilarated and free. As they
travel northwest, they eat food from cuisine below their usual
standards, see new sights, and face everyday problems that people
of their privilege usually do not. Among these problems is an
unexpected trouble with their car, and so the Boltwood's are forced
to stay in a small town nearby as they leave their automobile in
the hands of a mechanic named Milt Daggett. Born and raised in the
small, unassuming town, Milt is one of the few people within the
town that aspires for more in his life. But, he was caught in a rut
before he met Claire. As the two grow closer and inspire drastic
changes in the other's personality, Claire and Milt realize that
the unfortunate circumstances that led to their chance encounter
might have been the best thing to ever happen in their lives. With
surprising sentimentality and authenticity, Sinclair Lewis' Free
Air awakens a yearning in its reader's soul. Featuring detailed
descriptions of the Boltwood's travels and the people they meet,
Free Air creates a visceral reading experience. Set during the
early 20th century in various states in America, Lewis depicts
themes of class, feminism, and egalitarianism as Free Air provides
an intimate look into American culture. This edition of Free Air by
Sinclair Lewis features an eye-catching new cover design and is
printed in a modern font to cater to contemporary audiences.
The Appleby's are happy couple. Often referring to the other as
"father" or "mother", the couple have remained as affectionate and
passionate as newlyweds, and both are energetic despite their old
age. Though they feel young and full of life, their adult daughter,
with whom they share a difficult relationship with, and the rest of
society, hardly agrees. It is suggested that the couple consider
retiring and moving to an assisted living facility. Disenfranchised
and underestimated, Mrs. and Mr. Appleby resent the assumption that
their lives are over, and in attempt to satiate their desires and
prove the others wrong, they decide to take a risk. Working toward
a long-held dream, the Appleby's risk their life savings to open a
roadside cafe in New England, despite the protests and doubts of
their daughter. Excited and optimistic, the two begin their
business journey ready for any obstacle in their way, or so they
thought. Though first published in 1917, The Innocents: A Story for
Lovers by Sinclair Lewis depicts themes and attitudes applicable to
modern audiences over one hundred years later. With themes of
identity and ageism, The Innocents: A Story for Lovers examines the
issue of discrimination against the elderly and the dissonance
often present between one's own identity and the identity that is
perceived by society. With memorable characters and sweet
sentiment, The Innocents: A Story of Lovers encourages optimism and
the defiance of convention. This edition of The Innocents: A Story
for Lovers by Sinclair Lewis is now presented in an easy-to-read
font and features a new, eye-catching cover design. With these
accommodations, The Innocents: A Story for Lovers is restored to
modern standards while preserving the original mastery and heart of
Sinclair Lewis.
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Main Street (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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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.
Born into the first generation of an immigrant family from Norway,
Carl Ericson was always bound to have differing philosophies than
his parents. However, when these new, free-thinking ideas result in
an expulsion from college, Carl must find a way to fit in with the
society's culture and values without stifling his independence.
However, Carl has a difficult time achieving this in the rigid
workplace standards of the 20th century. He becomes a vagabond of
sorts, jumping from job to job, each making Carl feel suffocated
and unsatisfied. Slowly, he feels himself sinking into despair,
feeling unmotivated until he hears of a career opportunity in
aviation. Excited, Carl begins training to fly airplanes
immediately, working long enough to earn the nickname of "Hawk".
Since airplanes were a relatively new invention, flying was highly
experimental and dangerous. This hadn't bothered Carl when he first
started, but now, as an older man, Carl begins to worry when he
hears the rising deaths in the field. Conflicted and concerned,
Carl decides to quit the job. As Carl continues on with his life,
he feels that he made the right choice but is still sad to leave
the profession. Now back in the same position he was in years
before, Carl tries to find a way to champion his individuality and
entrepreneurship while managing a new romance. Featuring themes and
topics of immigration, societal expectations, entrepreneurship,
love, maturity, and passion, The Trail of the Hawk by Sinclair
Lewis is introspective and relatable to a wide audience, including
modern readers. With comedy and heart, The Trail of the Hawk is
both care-free and serious, capturing attention with its
authenticity. This edition of The Trail of the Hawk 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 The Trail of the Hawk to modern standards while preserving
its original heart and mastery.
Born into the first generation of an immigrant family from Norway,
Carl Ericson was always bound to have differing philosophies than
his parents. However, when these new, free-thinking ideas result in
an expulsion from college, Carl must find a way to fit in with the
society’s culture and values without stifling his independence.
However, Carl has a difficult time achieving this in the rigid
workplace standards of the 20th century. He becomes a vagabond of
sorts, jumping from job to job, each making Carl feel suffocated
and unsatisfied. Slowly, he feels himself sinking into despair,
feeling unmotivated until he hears of a career opportunity in
aviation. Excited, Carl begins training to fly airplanes
immediately, working long enough to earn the nickname of
“Hawk”. Since airplanes were a relatively new invention, flying
was highly experimental and dangerous. This hadn’t bothered Carl
when he first started, but now, as an older man, Carl begins to
worry when he hears the rising deaths in the field. Conflicted and
concerned, Carl decides to quit the job. As Carl continues on with
his life, he feels that he made the right choice but is still sad
to leave the profession. Now back in the same position he was in
years before, Carl tries to find a way to champion his
individuality and entrepreneurship while managing a new romance.
Featuring themes and topics of immigration, societal expectations,
entrepreneurship, love, maturity, and passion, The Trail of the
Hawk by Sinclair Lewis is introspective and relatable to a wide
audience, including modern readers. With comedy and heart, The
Trail of the Hawk is both care-free and serious, capturing
attention with its authenticity. This edition of The Trail of the
Hawk 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 The Trail of the Hawk to modern standards
while preserving its original heart and mastery.
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Babbitt (Paperback)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R431
R365
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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.
After a family member tragically falls ill, Una Golden was forced
to move from Pennsylvania to New York in order to get a job to help
support her family. Set in the early 1900s, going to the big city
as a single woman was daunting and unconventional, but Una is
dedicated to helping her family. After diligently job searching and
excelling in additional training and education, Una discovers that
she has the skills to be a talented commercial real estate agent.
Though Una is very good at her job, and the company value her, the
male-dominant real estate field suggests that it is a job exclusive
to men. Because of this, Una is forced to work twice as hard to
earn the same respect and equity that her male coworkers are freely
given. Meanwhile, Una tries to manage her love life, because it is
expected for a woman to get married and Una desires a partnership.
However, the sexist social standard for women expects women to work
a meaningless job before marriage, and since Una is so skilled in
her field, many men are too intimidated or insecure to consider her
as a potential wife. Frustrated and overworked, Una is about to
give up hope when she meets Edward, a charming salesman. As their
romance begins to develop and Una remains dedicated to her career,
she learns more about herself, encouraging her to defy convention
to achieve her dreams. The Job is praised as an early advocate for
the rights of working women, a cause that author Sinclair Lewis was
very dedicated to. With unforgettable and authentic prose and
characters, The Job is an intriguing depiction of the 20th century
workplace in America, accompanying the compelling perspective with
themes of equality, gender roles, and class divides. This edition
of The Job by Sinclair Lewis features a new, eye-catching cover
design and is printed in a stylish font, making it both readable
and modern.
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Free Air (Hardcover)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Bored of the parties and luxuries that come with her socialite
lifestyle, Claire Boltwood longs for something more authentic in
her life. Desperate for adventure, Claire and her father decide to
travel from New York City to the Pacific Northwest in their
automobile, a new privilege enjoyed by the rich. Though he is a
clever businessman, Claire’s father knows nothing about cars, so
he encourages Claire to drive, challenging the gender stereotypes
of the early 20th century. Starting in New York City, Claire and
her father hit the open road, feeling exhilarated and free. As they
travel northwest, they eat food from cuisine below their usual
standards, see new sights, and face everyday problems that people
of their privilege usually do not. Among these problems is an
unexpected trouble with their car, and so the Boltwood’s are
forced to stay in a small town nearby as they leave their
automobile in the hands of a mechanic named Milt Daggett. Born and
raised in the small, unassuming town, Milt is one of the few people
within the town that aspires for more in his life. But, he was
caught in a rut before he met Claire. As the two grow closer and
inspire drastic changes in the other’s personality, Claire and
Milt realize that the unfortunate circumstances that led to their
chance encounter might have been the best thing to ever happen in
their lives. With surprising sentimentality and authenticity,
Sinclair Lewis’ Free Air awakens a yearning in its reader’s
soul. Featuring detailed descriptions of the Boltwood’s travels
and the people they meet, Free Air creates a visceral reading
experience. Set during the early 20th century in various states in
America, Lewis depicts themes of class, feminism, and
egalitarianism as Free Air provides an intimate look into American
culture. This edition of Free Air by Sinclair Lewis features an
eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a modern font to
cater to contemporary audiences.
After a family member tragically falls ill, Una Golden was forced
to move from Pennsylvania to New York in order to get a job to help
support her family. Set in the early 1900s, going to the big city
as a single woman was daunting and unconventional, but Una is
dedicated to helping her family. After diligently job searching and
excelling in additional training and education, Una discovers that
she has the skills to be a talented commercial real estate agent.
Though Una is very good at her job, and the company value her, the
male-dominant real estate field suggests that it is a job exclusive
to men. Because of this, Una is forced to work twice as hard to
earn the same respect and equity that her male coworkers are freely
given. Meanwhile, Una tries to manage her love life, because it is
expected for a woman to get married and Una desires a partnership.
However, the sexist social standard for women expects women to work
a meaningless job before marriage, and since Una is so skilled in
her field, many men are too intimidated or insecure to consider her
as a potential wife. Frustrated and overworked, Una is about to
give up hope when she meets Edward, a charming salesman. As their
romance begins to develop and Una remains dedicated to her career,
she learns more about herself, encouraging her to defy convention
to achieve her dreams. The Job is praised as an early advocate for
the rights of working women, a cause that author Sinclair Lewis was
very dedicated to. With unforgettable and authentic prose and
characters, The Job is an intriguing depiction of the 20th century
workplace in America, accompanying the compelling perspective with
themes of equality, gender roles, and class divides. This edition
of The Job by Sinclair Lewis features a new, eye-catching cover
design and is printed in a stylish font, making it both readable
and modern.
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Main Street (Hardcover)
Sinclair Lewis; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R803
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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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