Main Street
Sinclair Lewis Paints a Picture of Small-Town America
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- 8,00 kr
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- 8,00 kr
Publisher Description
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis: Dive into the narrative of Carol Kennicott, who marries a small-town doctor and embarks on a journey of adaptation and cultural clashes in the fictional town of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota. Sinclair Lewis explores themes of conformity and the clash between rural and urban values.
Key Aspects of the Book "Main Street":
Small-Town America: Lewis provides a critical examination of life in small-town America, highlighting the challenges faced by those who seek to bring change.
Character Study: The novel delves into the complexities of Carol Kennicott's character as she grapples with her ambitions and the limitations of her surroundings.
Social Critique: "Main Street" offers a commentary on societal norms, conservatism, and the struggle for personal fulfillment.
Sinclair Lewis, born in 1885, was an American novelist and playwright. He became the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. "Main Street" is a notable work in his literary career and a critique of American provincialism.