Sinclair Lewis

Prix Nobel de Littérature
Prix Nobel de Littérature
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Main Street. Illustrated

Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a penetrating and satirical exploration of small-town American life in the early 20th century. The novel follows Carol Kennicott, a young, idealistic woman who moves to the provincial town of Gopher Prairie after marrying Dr. Will Kennicott. Hoping to inspire cultural and social reform, Carol quickly finds herself frustrated by the narrow-mindedness, complacency, and social conventions of the townspeople. Through Carol's eyes, Lewis critiques the rigid social hierarchies, hypocrisy, and resistance to change that often characterize small communities.
The novel balances humor with incisive social commentary, exposing the limitations placed on individual ambition and creativity in a conformist society. Main Street is both a vivid portrait of American life between the wars and a timeless exploration of the clash between personal ideals and societal expectations. Carol's struggle for meaningful engagement and self-expression resonates with readers, making this work a cornerstone of American literature. The novel established Sinclair Lewis as a leading social critic and earned him enduring recognition for his sharp insight into human behavior and the complexities of modern life.
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a penetrating and satirical exploration of small-town American life in the early 20th century. The novel follows Carol Kennicott, a young, idealistic woman who moves to the provincial town of Gopher Prairie after marrying Dr. Will Kennicott. Hoping to inspire cultural and social reform, Carol quickly finds herself frustrated by the narrow-mindedness, complacency, and social conventions of the townspeople. Through Carol's eyes, Lewis critiques the rigid social hierarchies, hypocrisy, and resistance to change that often characterize small communities.
The novel balances humor with incisive social commentary, exposing the limitations placed on individual ambition and creativity in a conformist society. Main Street is both a vivid portrait of American life between the wars and a timeless exploration of the clash between personal ideals and societal expectations. Carol's struggle for meaningful engagement and self-expression resonates with readers, making this work a cornerstone of American literature. The novel established Sinclair Lewis as a leading social critic and earned him enduring recognition for his sharp insight into human behavior and the complexities of modern life.
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Main Street
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