Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis

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Author Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951
Title Babbitt
Original Publication Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc..
Credits Produced originally by Charles Keller and David Widger. Renovated by Chuck Greif and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around George F. Babbitt, a prosperous, middle-aged real estate broker in the fictional city of Zenith. As the narrative opens, it delves into Babbitt's life, examining themes of conformity, social expectations, and personal dissatisfaction within the confines of suburban respectability. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Zenith, described through vivid imagery, and then shifts focus to Babbitt as he struggles to transition from dream to reality upon waking up in his home. It illustrates his mundane life filled with domestic squabbles, routine frustrations with his family, and a growing sense of disillusionment with both his work and personal life. Despite his affluence, Babbitt feels trapped by societal norms and is plagued by dissatisfaction, both with himself and the world around him. His interactions with his family and the broader community reflect the superficiality and moral conflict that characterize his existence, setting the stage for deeper exploration of his character throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Satire
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject Middle-aged men -- Fiction
Subject Conformity -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1156
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 1, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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