Description
This sharp, satirical novel plunges into the heart of American middle-class life, exposing the hollowness beneath a veneer of prosperity and conformity. Through the story of George F. Babbitt, a real estate agent chafing against the expectations of his community, the novel critiques the suffocating pressures of social convention and the pursuit of material success. Lewis masterfully crafts a portrait of a man awakening to the emptiness of his existence, sparking a national conversation about the soul of modern America. The enduring power of this work, a cornerstone of American literature, reflects its profound insights into the individual versus society.
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paperback
BiblioBazaar
Published Jul 12, 2006
344 pages
ISBN: 9781426406072
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First Published
1922
Language
eng
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