Main Street by Sinclair Lewis

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Author Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951
Title Main Street
Note Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Street_(novel)
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "Main Street" by Sinclair Lewis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book serves as a critique of stagnant small-town life in America, illustrated through the experiences of the main character, Carol Milford. Set in the fictional town of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, it explores themes of conformity, idealism, and the struggle for individuality against the backdrop of rural America. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Carol Milford, a spirited and ambitious young woman who has just graduated from a conservative college. Carol is full of dreams and aspirations for her future, envisioning herself improving a small town and creating beauty where there is drabness. However, her initial excitement is quickly dampened when she arrives in Gopher Prairie with her husband, Dr. Will Kennicott. The town's unpleasing aesthetics and monotonous social interactions clash with her vibrant ideals, leading her to question her place in this small-town life. Through her observations and experiences, the opening chapters lay the groundwork for her internal conflict and the challenges she will face in trying to shape her surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Satire
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Minnesota -- Fiction
Subject Physicians' spouses -- Fiction
Subject Women college graduates -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 543
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 18, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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