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The Job: An American Novel
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ISBN13: 9781023085151
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sinclair Lewis, the celebrated author of Main Street and Babbitt, turns his keen eye to the world of women and work in The Job: An American Novel. This compelling story explores the challenges and triumphs of women navigating the white-collar workforce and striving for social mobility in a rapidly changing America.
Published during a pivotal era, The Job offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women pursuing careers and grappling with issues of feminism and independence. Lewis masterfully portrays the obstacles they faced, both personal and professional, as they sought to define their own paths. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to rediscover a powerful narrative that continues to resonate today. Explore themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of a meaningful life in this thought-provoking literary work. The Job is a timeless exploration of the complexities of career, identity, and the enduring quest for equality.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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