Babbitt

by Sinclair Lewis

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Overview

Babbitt 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.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	142640607X
Publisher	Independent Publishing
Publication date	January 1922
Language	English
Pages	381 pages

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About the Author

Sinclair Lewis

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.