Main Street

Main Street: The Story of Carol Kennicott is a novel written by American author Sinclair Lewis. The book tells the story of a young woman named Carol Kennicott, who moves from the city to a small town in Minnesota with her husband, Dr. Will Kennicott. The novel explores the clash between Carol's progressive ideas and the conservative values of the town's residents. As Carol tries to improve the town's culture and society, she faces resistance from the locals who are unwilling to change their ways. The novel also delves into Carol's own struggles with her identity and her place in society as a woman. Throughout the book, Lewis provides a satirical commentary on small-town life in America during the early 20th century. He highlights the narrow-mindedness and hypocrisy of the townspeople, as well as the challenges faced by those who try to challenge the status quo. Overall, Main Street: The Story of Carol Kennicott is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of conformity, individualism, and societal change. It remains a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of small-town America.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.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.