Babbit
by Sinclair Lewis
Illustrated with Scenes From The Photoplay A Warner Bros’. Screen Classic
Willard Louis As George F. Babbit
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Made in USA
Copyright 1922 by Harcourt, Brace, and Company, Inc
NOTE: Inscription on the front cover page, “Merry Christmas 1926. To Frida, Dad” “.75, FIC, 10”
"Babbitt" is a satirical novel by Sinclair Lewis that follows the life of George F. Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate broker in the fictional Midwestern city of Zenith. The narrative sharply critiques the conformity, materialism, and shallow values of American middle-class society in the 1920s. Babbitt's attempts to conform to societal expectations and his growing dissatisfaction with his life are central to the story. Lewis masterfully exposes the emptiness and hypocrisy he observes in the business culture and social conventions of the time, offering a biting commentary on the American Dream and the pressures to conform. This edition is notable for being illustrated with scenes from a film adaptation, further connecting the novel to the popular culture of the era.
Sinclair Lewis was a prominent American novelist and social critic of the early 20th century. His achievements include becoming the first American writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Lewis's novels, including "Babbitt," "Main Street," and "Arrowsmith," were known for their sharp satire and their unflinching portrayals of American society. He challenged conventional values and exposed social hypocrisy, making him a controversial but influential figure in American literature. Lewis's writing contributed significantly to the development of literary realism and social commentary in American fiction, and his work continues to resonate with readers for its insightful observations on human nature and societal pressures.
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