Dodsworth

Dodsworth, published in 1929, is a perceptive novel by Sinclair Lewis about cultural clashes and personal transformation. The story follows Sam Dodsworth, a successful American businessman who travels to Europe with his restless, status-seeking wife. As their marriage unravels, Sam confronts questions of identity, fulfillment, and modernity. Lewis contrasts American materialism with European sophistication, offering sharp social commentary through vivid characters and realist prose. Dodsworth explores the complexities of marriage, midlife crisis, and the American dream with nuance and wit.