Books by Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis' roman "Babbitt" er en formidabel satire over amerikansk liv og kultur i 1920'erne med store lighedspunkter til idag. Babbitt er ejendomsmægler og har opnået alt det en amerikaner drømmer om, bil med forkromede cylindre og elektrisk vækkeur, men alligevel er der noget der gnaver. Bogens satiriske højdepunkt indtræffer, da Babbitt skal holde talen ved ejendomsmæglernes årlige kongres - her lykkes det ham, at få alle overbevist om, at uden ejendomsmæglere ville samfundet gå neden om og hjem: "-er det ikke os der skaffer erhvervslivet deres bygninger? kunne de producere uden os? hvor skal arbejderene bo, hvis ikke vi skaffede dem boliger osv osv"Idag stiller bogen det ubehagelige spørgsmål: Er vi egentlig kommet så meget videre??

‘Main Street’ is the novel accredited with launching Sinclair's trailblazing career. Unlike his contemporaries Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Sinclair chooses to focus on middle America, the rural Midwest, rather than the upper crusts of New York and Paris. We follow a young, idealistic woman as she desperately tries to implement her grand plans to change her small town for the better. The novel teems with life, offering a view in to the very soul of America, the death of its healthy curiosity, and its desire to see the bigger picture. It is an entertaining and haunting novel that is built upon characters with incredible depth. There are no over-arching protagonists; they are all painfully, beautifully human. If you loved James Dean's ‘Rebel without a Cause’, you will love this classic.Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright. A Yale graduate, Lewis was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930. He became renowned for his biting critiques and satire of American capitalism and materialism in the inter-war years. Additionally, he is remembered for his strong characterisations of modern working women in his novels. His most notable works include ´The Trail of the Hawk´, ´Main Street´, ´Free Air´, and ´Babbitt´.

Orphaned as a teen, Carol Milford grew up in a city in Minnesota. Already a compassionate person, Carol's time studying in college and grad school exposed her to diverse, radical ideas and lifestyles, which she learned to either accept or tolerate. After college, Carol earns a position as a librarian in the state capital city, yet finds the work to be unsatisfying. This is why she agrees when her new husband, a doctor named Will, asks if they can move to his small hometown. However, soon after Will and Carol arrive in the rural town, Carol finds herself immensely disappointed in the scenery and culture. The architecture of the town is ugly and bland, and is decorated to match. Meanwhile, its occupants hold a high level of snooty conservatism, and immediately disapprove of Carol for being a working woman. Because Carol loves her husband and loves to help, she becomes determined to lead a reform for the town by cleaning up the streets and educating the people. However, as Carol attempts to start progressive clubs and tries to make friends, every idea she has is disregarded and disrespected by the town's prominent cliques. Still, Carol persistent, and tries to overcome each obstacle they throw at her, dedicated to inspiring the town to adopt a more accepting and informed culture. Sinclair Lewis' Main Street is ranked among the one hundred best English-language novels of the 20th century by Modern Library. With immense detail, wit, and emotion, Main Street certainly earns this honor. Through the strong depiction of a working-class woman and the inclusion of themes such as love, maturity, feminism, social change, and culture clashes, Lewis addresses important issues and encourages reflection and debate. This edition of Main Street by Sinclair Lewis features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, this edition restores Main Street to modern standards while preserving its original heart and mastery.

After a family member tragically falls ill, Una Golden was forced to move from Pennsylvania to New York in order to get a job to help support her family. Set in the early 1900s, going to the big city as a single woman was daunting and unconventional, but Una is dedicated to helping her family. After diligently job searching and excelling in additional training and education, Una discovers that she has the skills to be a talented commercial real estate agent. Though Una is very good at her job, and the company value her, the male-dominant real estate field suggests that it is a job exclusive to men. Because of this, Una is forced to work twice as hard to earn the same respect and equity that her male coworkers are freely given. Meanwhile, Una tries to manage her love life, because it is expected for a woman to get married and Una desires a partnership. However, the sexist social standard for women expects women to work a meaningless job before marriage, and since Una is so skilled in her field, many men are too intimidated or insecure to consider her as a potential wife. Frustrated and overworked, Una is about to give up hope when she meets Edward, a charming salesman. As their romance begins to develop and Una remains dedicated to her career, she learns more about herself, encouraging her to defy convention to achieve her dreams. The Job is praised as an early advocate for the rights of working women, a cause that author Sinclair Lewis was very dedicated to. With unforgettable and authentic prose and characters, The Job is an intriguing depiction of the 20th century workplace in America, accompanying the compelling perspective with themes of equality, gender roles, and class divides. This edition of The Job by Sinclair Lewis features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a stylish font, making it both readable and modern.

‘Babbitt’ represents one of Sinclair’s most profound and thought-provoking works of satire and resulted in Sinclair winning the Nobel prize. The story follows George Babbitt, owner of a successful real-estate business, husband to a stunning wife and father of three children. he seemingly has everything a person could want and yet happiness eludes him. Finding himself in this maelstrom of emotion George Babbitt decides to strike out against the machine of society; among other acts of dissent, he dabbles with liberal politics and decides to have an affair. But will the cost of this rebellion be a price Babbitt is willing to pay?The novel is a criticism of a superficial and materialistic society that has come to place ‘things’ at the centre of our existence, where we are expected to behave and act a certain way. It is a haunting, humorous and profound novel that remains incredibly relevant to this day, if you loved Christian Bale’s ‘American Psycho’, you’ll love this classic.Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright . As well as a Yale graduate, he was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930. He became renowned for his biting critiques and satire of American capitalism and materialism in the inter-war years. Additionally he is remembered for his strong characterisations of modern working women in his novels. His most notable works include "The Trail of the Hawk", "Main Street", "Free Air", and "Babbitt".

Fatigue de vendre du materiel agricole dont personne n'a que faire, Elmer Gantry a decide de faire fortune dans la religion et de devenir eveque.Pourtant Elmer n'est pas du genre a croire au ciel. Il boit sans retenue, et manipule les jeunes filles ; mais il chante comme un Dieu. Chaque jour, sa chaude voix de baryton resonne dans les eglises et convainc les cA urs animes par la foi.Tunique de lin blanc et visage doux la journee, tailleur moulant et sourire assassin le soir : jamais l'industrie celeste n'a si bien marche.Grace a ce roman satirique qui, a sa sortie, fit grincer des dents toute l'Amerique conformiste, Sinclair Lewis recut le Prix Nobel de litterature en 1930. -

A trenchant satire on consumeristic society Babbitt is the crowning achievement of Sinclair Lewis, winner of the 1930 Nobel Prize in Literature. This edition contains notes and extra material.

«Doctor Arrowsmith» es considerada una de las obras maestras de la narrativa norteamericana del siglo XX. Como hijo y nieto de médicos, Sinclair Lewis tenía gran cantidad de conocimientos sobre el mundo de la medicina. El libro sigue la vida de Martin Arrowsmith, un tipo bastante común que entra en contacto con la medicina a los catorce años como asistente del médico en su ciudad natal. Lewis narra de manera brillante el mundo de la investigación y de las compañías farmacéuticas, también las modestas ambiciones de muchos hombres y mujeres que tienen una gran vocación. Describe magistralmente muchos aspectos del mundo de la medicina, desde la formación hasta las consideraciones éticas. Nos muestra, con un tono satírico, las envidias, presiones y negligencias que a veces van asociadas a ese mundo. Esta novela ha tenido numerosas adaptaciones radiofónicas (una de ellas, con Orson Welles como protagonista) y cinematográficas, entre las que destaca la que realizó John Ford en 1931.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) fue un novelista y dramaturgo estadounidense. Trabajó como reportero y editor literario durante años, realizó también colaboraciones humorísticas en revistas y fue secretario de redacción del «Transatlantic Tales». Recibió el premio Pulitzer por «Doctor Arrowsmith», premio que rechazó. En 1930 ganó el Premio Nobel de Literatura, convirtiéndose en el primer escritor estadounidense que obtenía este importante galardón.

Sinclair Lewis romaner har förlänat honom ryktet som en av sin tids vassaste pennor, en utmärkelse som cementerades med att han tilldelades Nobelpriset i litteratur 1930. Berättelserna som samlas här är ett axplock ur författarens samlade produktion, texter som sträcker sig över genrer och temperament. Klassiskt eleganta berättelser om familjerelationer och romantik får ta plats bredvid mer makabra historier om en närliggande framtid som påminner alltför mycket om vår egen samtid. Detta är ett utmärkt exempel på amerikansk berättarkonst. Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) var en amerikansk författare. Lewis var den förste amerikanska författare som fick Nobelpriset i litteratur (1930).

I "Kunstværket" følger vi tre generationer af Weagle-familien, som alle er vokset op som både arbejdere og beboere på forskellige hoteller og pensionater. Ora er i modsætning til resten af familien slet ikke indstillet på det trivielle og ensformige hotelliv. Han er poetisk og flyvsk, men alligevel ikke hævet over at tigge penge fra sin fornuftige og intrigante bror Myron, der på mange måder er Oras modsætning.Sinclair Lewis‘ roman "Kunstværket" afbilleder på mesterlig vis den kolde jagt på materiel velstand i 1930‘ernes USA.Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) var en populær og berømt amerikansk forfatter, da han levede, men også i dag er han populær. Han er især kendt for sine satiriske og dystopiske beskrivelser af sociale institutioner og relationer.

The Job is considered an early declaration of the rights of working women. The focus is on the main character, Una Golden, and her desire to establish herself in a legitimate occupation while balancing the eventual need for marriage. The story takes place in the early 1900-1920s and takes Una from a small Pennsylvania town to New York. Forced to work due to family illness, Una shows a talent for the traditional male bastion of commercial real estate and, while valued by her company, she struggles to achieve the same status of her male co-workers. On a parallel track, her quest for traditional romance and love is important but her unique role as a working woman, doing a man''s job, makes it tough to find an appropriate suitor.

Babbitt 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. The word "Babbitt" entered the English language as a "person and especially a business or professional man who conforms unthinkingly to prevailing middle-class standards". Main Street is a satirical novel written by Sinclair Lewis, and published in 1920 and was nominated for Pulitzer Prize in 1921. It tells the story of Carol Milford, a woman of ambition and unconventional thinking, who is determined to change the Main Street into a better place.

Satirical novel about American culture, society, and middle-class pressure toward conformity. An immediate and controversial bestseller, Babbitt was influential in the decision to award Lewis the Nobel Prize in literature. The word 'Babbitt' entered the English language as a person and especially a business or professional man who conforms unthinkingly to prevailing middle-class dogmas.

The first of Sinclair Lewis's great successes, Main Street shattered the sentimental American myth of happy small-town life with its satire of narrow-minded provincialism. Reflecting his own unhappy childhood in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Lewis's sixth novel attacked the conformity and dullness he saw in midwestern village life. Young college graduate Carol Milford moves from the city to tiny Gopher Prairie after marrying the local doctor, and tries to bring culture to the small town. But her efforts to reform the prairie village are met by a wall of gossip, greed, conventionality, pitifully unambitious cultural endeavors, and—worst of all—the pettiness and bigotry of small-town minds.Lewis's portrayal of a marriage torn by disillusionment and a woman forced into compromises is at once devastating social satire and persuasive realism. His subtle characterizations and intimate details of small-town America make Main Street a complex and compelling work and established Lewis as an important figure in twentieth-century American literature.

Gideon Planish er en veltalende opportunist, der er fast besluttet på at kravle så langt og hurtigt som muligt op ad den sociale rangstige. Han bruger sine usædvanlige talegaver til at planlægge store fundraisere for tvivlsomme velgørenhedsorganisationer uden at gå op i, hvad pengene rent faktisk går til. Men Gideon Planishs ambitioner rækker længere end det, og efter han er blevet professor i retorik og har mødt sin drømmekvinde, beslutter han sig for at sigte efter en karriere i politik uden rigtig at vide, hvad hans mål og mærkesager skal være. Det skal han nok finde ud af, når han er blevet valgt.Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) var en populær og berømt amerikansk forfatter, da han levede, men også i dag er han populær. Han er især kendt for sine satiriske og dystopiske beskrivelser af sociale institutioner og relationer.

Carl "Hawk" Ericson drømmer stort og satser stort. Vi følger ham, fra han er ganske ung, og ser ham jage den ene drøm efter den anden. Både romantik og karriere appellerer til den unge mand, men på trods af sine drømme om at blive advokat, ingeniør, footballspiller og meget andet ender han med at droppe ud af college og i stedet tage småjobs som chauffør, bartender og dørmand. "Falkens" gennembrud kommer, da han beslutter sig for at blive pilot og en helt ny verden – en verden, han kan begå sig i – åbner sig for ham."Falkeflugt" er en bildungsroman med masser af humor og glimt i øjet.Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) var en populær og berømt amerikansk forfatter, da han levede, men også i dag er han populær. Han er især kendt for sine satiriske og dystopiske beskrivelser af sociale institutioner og relationer.

Una Golden er en ung amerikansk kvinde, der i starten af det tyvende århundrede kæmper en hård kamp for at blive værdsat på arbejdsmarkedet på samme vilkår som sine mandlige kolleger. Hun er dygtig og ikke bange for at gå ind i ejendomsbranchen, som ellers er totalt domineret af mænd. Men Una ønsker også at blive gift en dag, og det viser sig at være overordentligt svært at finde en mand, der kan finde sig til rette med at være gift med en karrierekvinde."Kampen" beskriver den kvindekamp, der var godt i gang i USA i starten af 1900-tallet, og bliver anset som en af de første amerikanske romaner, der slår et slag for kvinders rettigheder på arbejdsmarkedet.Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) var en populær og berømt amerikansk forfatter, da han levede, men også i dag er han populær. Han er især kendt for sine satiriske og dystopiske beskrivelser af sociale institutioner og relationer.