Sinclair Lewis
Harry Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters." His works are known for their insightful and critical views of American society and capitalist values, as well as their strong characterizations of modern working women.
- Nationality: American
- Birth Date: 7 Feb 1885
- Death Date: 10 Jan 1951
Available Works
- Main Street (1920)
- Main Street is a satirical novel about small-town life, and is notable for the presence of a strong female protagonist.
- Babbitt (1922)
- Babbitt is a novel by Sinclair Lewis. Largely a satire of American culture, society, and behavior, it critiques the vacuity of middle-class American life and its pressure on individuals toward conformity.