Babbitt

Autori

• Sinclair Lewis

Parametri

• 432 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• America
• Letteratura Americana
• Premio Nobel
• Realismo
• USA

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Set in the fall of 1920, the story follows George F. Babbitt, a character who embodies the mediocrity of middle-class America in a rapidly growing city that retains a small-town ethos. Through sharp satire, Sinclair Lewis critiques American business and societal values, showcasing the superficiality and narrow-mindedness of contemporary life. This novel solidified Lewis's reputation as a significant social commentator of his time.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002