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Set in a small-town community, the novel delves into the conflict between individual aspirations and the suffocating traditions of rural life. Through Carol Kennicott, the protagonist, it critiques the pressures of conformity faced by those seeking progress. Lewis vividly portrays the challenges of ambition amid entrenched societal norms, using sharp wit and insight to explore themes of identity and autonomy. The narrative captures the essence of Middle America, highlighting the struggle for personal fulfillment against a backdrop of cultural expectations.
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Main Street, Sinclair Lewis
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Main Street
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sinclair Lewis
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 426
- ISBN13
- 9789362761446
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, USA, American Literature, 20th century, America, Satire, Nobel prize, Emancipation, Interwar Period
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a small-town community, the novel delves into the conflict between individual aspirations and the suffocating traditions of rural life. Through Carol Kennicott, the protagonist, it critiques the pressures of conformity faced by those seeking progress. Lewis vividly portrays the challenges of ambition amid entrenched societal norms, using sharp wit and insight to explore themes of identity and autonomy. The narrative captures the essence of Middle America, highlighting the struggle for personal fulfillment against a backdrop of cultural expectations.