Lewis, Sinclair
Babbitt
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199567690
- author:
- Lewis, Sinclair
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt is a biting satire that exposes the hypocrisy of middle-American values. The novel follows George F. Babbitt, a successful real estate agent who appears to have it all, but secretly yearns for romance and escape. As Babbitt's world is turned upside down by his best friend's actions, he rebels against the conformity and materialism that surrounds him. This humorous and poignant tale strips bare the social mores, business practice, politics, and religious institutions of the time, revealing a complex web of hypocrisy and desire for fulfillment. With an introduction and notes by Gordon Hutner, this edition provides valuable context and insights into the novel's historical and literary significance.
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