Lewis, Sinclair

Babbitt (Mint Editions)

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ISBN 13:: 9781513208039
author:: Lewis, Sinclair
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Graphic Arts Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 326
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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George Babbitt is a 46-year-old real estate broker living the American dream. With his family and comfortable lifestyle, he enjoys many privileges that bring him a sense of security and status. However, beneath the surface of his seemingly perfect life, George feels dissatisfied and disconnected from true meaning. A chance to escape with his closest friend, Paul, on a camping trip offers a rare opportunity for them to reconnect and find solace in nature's simplicity and complexity. But when tragedy strikes and Paul commits a heinous crime, George is left reeling and forced to confront the emptiness of his own life. As George abandons the rules that once held him back, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and chaos, leading to a profound exploration of American identity, social change, material culture, urbanization, and industrialization.

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