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Babbitt
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022973671
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt is a landmark of American literature, a sharp and enduring satire of 1920s small-town America and its burgeoning culture of conformity. Through vivid realism, Lewis crafts a powerful social criticism that resonates even today. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to experience the full impact of Lewis's insightful commentary on societal pressures.
A classic work of literary fiction, Babbitt explores the themes of conformity and the individual's struggle against the expectations of their community. Lewis's masterful storytelling and biting wit combine to create a thought-provoking and unforgettable reading experience. Dive into this satirical masterpiece and discover why Babbitt remains a relevant and important voice in American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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