Lewis at zenith
a three-novel omnibus: Main Street. Babbitt. Arrowsmith.
Main street: A novel of life in a quiet Midwestern town exposes the complacency and hypocrisy there--Novelist. Babbitt: The life of an aggressive, prosperous realtor is described reflecting an image of middle-class America--Novelist. Arrowsmith: A man of science must overcome public ignorance and the petty greed of associates as he seeks knowledge--Novelist.
The Twenties (20th century)Small town lifeAmerican Satirical fictionMiddle class menFictionNineteen twentiesCity and town life