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A compelling and insightful novel about ambition, marriage, and the search for meaning beyond success.
In Dodsworth, Sinclair Lewis tells the story of Sam Dodsworth, a wealthy American automobile manufacturer who retires after building a successful career and travels to Europe with his wife, Fran. What begins as a leisurely journey soon becomes a revealing exploration of their relationship, personal ambitions, and the differences between American and European culture.
As Sam discovers new perspectives and possibilities abroad, Fran becomes increasingly captivated by the glamour and social life of Europe. Their contrasting desires and values begin to reshape their marriage and force both of them to confront difficult truths about identity, fulfillment, and independence.
Sharp, perceptive, and deeply human, Dodsworth is widely regarded as one of Sinclair Lewis’s finest novels. With elegance and realism, it explores themes of personal growth, cultural differences, and the meaning of happiness in a rapidly changing world.
