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Babbitt (1922), by Sinclair Lewis, is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize in Literature to Lewis in 1930. [1]
Babbitt, novel by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1922. The novel’s scathing indictment of middle-class American values made “Babbittry” a synonym for adherence to a conformist, materialistic, anti-intellectual way of life.
Dec 31, 2021 · George F. Babbitt — 46 years old, a conventional (conservative) husband, father, householder, golf player, Buick owner, clubman, churchgoer — is living the American dream.
Read 1,643 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Babbitt is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacui…
Feb 11, 2006 · Title: Babbitt. Author: Sinclair Lewis. Release Date: February 11, 2006 [EBook #1156] [Renovation release: July 1, 2022] Language: English. Produced by: originally by Charles Keller and David Widger. Renovated by Chuck Greif and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Feb 11, 2002 · "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around George F. Babbitt, a prosperous, middle-aged real estate broker in the fictional city of Zenith. As the narrative opens, it delves into Babbitt's life, examining themes of conformity, social expectations, and personal dissatisfaction ...
Babbitt is set in the modern Midwestern city of Zenith. George F. Babbitt, a 46- year-old real estate broker, enjoys all the modern conveniences available to a prosperous middle-class businessman, yet he is dissatisfied with his life.
The masterpiece of Nobel Prize winner Sinclair LewisA Penguin Classic George F. Babbitt, a conniving, prosperous real estate man from Zenith, Ohio, revels in his popularity, his success,...
About Babbitt. The masterpiece of Nobel Prize winner Sinclair LewisA Penguin Classic George F. Babbitt, a conniving, prosperous real estate man from Zenith, Ohio, revels in his popularity, his success, and, especially, in the material rewards they bring.
When Babbitt was first published in 1922, fans gleefully hailed its scathing portrait of a crass, materialistic nation; critics denounced it as an unfair skewering of the American businessman....
