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Babbitt - Lewis, Sinclair
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"...he made nothing in particular, neither butter nor shoes nor poetry, but he was nimble in the calling of selling houses for more than people could afford to pay." When Babbitt was first published in 1922, fans gleefully hailed its scathing portrait of a crass, materialistic nation; critics denounced it as an unfair skewering of the American businessman. Sparking heated literary debate, Babbitt became a controversial classic, securing Sinclair Lewis's place as one of America's preeminent social commentators. Businessman George F. Babbitt loves the latest appliances, brand names, and the…mehr

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"...he made nothing in particular, neither butter nor shoes nor poetry, but he was nimble in the calling of selling houses for more than people could afford to pay." When Babbitt was first published in 1922, fans gleefully hailed its scathing portrait of a crass, materialistic nation; critics denounced it as an unfair skewering of the American businessman. Sparking heated literary debate, Babbitt became a controversial classic, securing Sinclair Lewis's place as one of America's preeminent social commentators. Businessman George F. Babbitt loves the latest appliances, brand names, and the Republican Party. In fact, he loves being a solid citizen even more than he loves his wife. But Babbitt comes to resent the middle-class trappings he has worked so hard to acquire. Realizing that his life is devoid of meaning, he grows determined to transcend his trivial existence and search for greater purpose. Raising thought-provoking questions while yielding hilarious consequences, and just as relevant today as ever, Babbitt's quest for meaning forces us to confront the Babbitt in ourselves-and ponder what it truly means to be an American. A new illustrated edition of Sinclair Lewis's 1922 novel about a real-estate man who would betray anyone so long as he was liked and admired. Features 60 original drawings and cover and interior design by artist Dmitry Samarov
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Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was a trailblazing American novelist, social critic, and satirist-best known for his sharp eye, biting wit, and fearless critiques of American life. In 1930, he became the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized for his ability to create vivid characters and expose the hypocrisies of modern society with both humor and insight.Lewis's best-known works-Main Street, Babbitt, Elmer Gantry, and Dodsworth-captured the spirit, ambitions, and contradictions of early 20th-century America. Whether skewering middle-class conformity, religious opportunism, or romanticized nationalism, his novels remain strikingly relevant, unafraid to challenge readers while entertaining them.Born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Lewis rose from small-town roots to become one of the most influential voices in American letters. Through characters who are flawed, searching, and deeply human, Lewis offered the world a mirror-sometimes comic, sometimes cruel, but always honest.
Sinclair Lewis