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Arrowsmith, Elmer Gantry, Dodsworth (Library Of America #133)
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Written At The Height Of His Powers, The Three Novels Included In This Library Of America Volume Continue The Vigorous Unmasking Of The Pretenses And Hypocrisies Of American Middleclass Life That Sinclair Lewis Began In Main Street And Babbitt. The Social Sweep And Descriptive Power Of Lewiss Fiction Earned Him International Recognition As A Chronicler Of His Times, And In 1930 He Was Awarded The Nobel Prize In Literature, The First American Thus Honored.In Arrowsmith (1925), Lewis Portrays The Medical Education And Career Of Martin Arrowsmith, A Physician Who Finds His Commitment To The Ideals Of His Profession Tested By The Greed And Opportunism He Encounters In Private Practice, Public Health Work, And Scientific Research. The Novel Reaches Its Climax As Its Hero Faces His Greatest Medical And Moral Challenges Amid A Deadly Outbreak Of Plague On A Caribbean Island. Arrowsmith Was Awarded The Pulitzer Prize, Which Lewis Refused To Accept.Elmer Gantry (1927) Aroused Intense Controversy With Its Brutal Depiction Of A Hypocritical Preacher In Relentless Pursuit Of Worldly Pleasure And Power. Through His Satiric Examination Of Evangelical Religion, Lewis Captures The Growing Cultural And Political Tension During The 1920S Between The Forces Of Secularism And Fundamentalism. Gantry, With His Glib Eloquence And Behindthescenes Selfindulgence, Has Become An Archetypal Figure In American Culture.Dodsworth (1929) Follows Sam Dodsworth, A Wealthy Retired Midwestern Automobile Manufacturer, As He Travels Through England, France, Germany, And Italy With His Increasingly Restless Wife, Fran. The Novel Intimately Explores The Unraveling Of Their Marriage While Pitting The Proud Heritage Of European High Culture Against The Rude Strength Of Ascendant American Commercialism.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the novels included in this volume? A: The main themes explored in the novels 'Arrowsmith', 'Elmer Gantry', and 'Dodsworth' include the critique of American middle-class life, the moral challenges faced by individuals in their professions, the tension between secularism and fundamentalism, and the exploration of marriage and cultural identity.
- Q: Who is the author of these novels? A: The author of these novels is Sinclair Lewis, an influential American writer awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is pristine and ready for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a classic look.
- Q: How many pages are in this volume? A: This volume contains a total of 1346 pages, offering a comprehensive collection of the three novels.
- Q: Is this a first edition? A: Yes, this product is a first edition of the Library of America volume that includes these three novels.
- Q: What makes this edition special? A: This edition is part of the Library of America series, known for its authoritative texts, premium materials, and long-lasting quality, including cloth covers and acid-free paper.
- Q: What is the publication date of this volume? A: This volume was published on August 26, 2002.
- Q: Can you describe the cover of the book? A: The book comes with an original brown fabric hardcover and includes a protective book cover case.
- Q: What is the genre of this collection? A: The genre of this collection is classified as classics, featuring significant works of American literature.