Babbitt (1922)

Babbitt is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis in 1922. The story is set in the fictional city of Zenith, which is located in the Midwestern United States. The protagonist of the story is George F. Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate agent who is struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life.Babbitt is a satire of American society in the 1920s, particularly the middle-class culture of conformity and materialism. The novel explores themes such as the search for identity, the tension between individualism and conformity, and the corrupting influence of business and politics.Throughout the novel, Babbitt navigates the complexities of his personal and professional life, including his relationships with his wife and children, his business associates, and his community. As he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him, Babbitt begins to question his own values and beliefs, and ultimately must decide whether to continue living a life of conformity or to strike out on his own path.Babbitt is considered a classic of American literature and a landmark work of social criticism. It has been adapted for the stage and screen, and remains a popular and influential work today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.