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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Main Street

Main Street

Lewis, Sinclair

Paperback

Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 9362761440
ISBN13: 9789362761446
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: May 1 2024
Pages: 426
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.95 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a powerful novel of American literature, offering a compelling social commentary on the tensions between tradition and modernity in small-town Middle America. Set in a rural community, Lewis intricately explores the struggle of individualism against the pressures of conformity. Through the lens of his protagonist, Carol Kennicott, the novel critiques the stifling grip of small-town tradition on the aspirations and ambitions of its inhabitants. As Carol navigates the complexities of Main Street life, she confronts the clash between her own desire for progress and the entrenched values of her surroundings. Lewis skillfully portrays the nuances of rural life, exposing the challenges faced by those who dare to challenge societal norms. With keen insight and sharp wit, 'Main Street' delves into the intricacies of ambition and the quest for individual fulfillment in a landscape dominated by tradition. Through Lewis's masterful storytelling, readers are transported into the heart of Middle America, where the struggle for identity and autonomy unfolds against a backdrop of cultural and social expectations.

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