Arrowsmith

Sinclair Lewis, 2002

Overview

This Library of America volume presents three novels by Sinclair Lewis, written at the peak of his career. These works continue his sharp critique of the pretenses and hypocrisies within American middle-class life. Lewis's powerful social commentary and descriptive talent earned him international acclaim and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930, the first American to receive this honor. The collection features Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), and Dodsworth (1929).

Who it's for

• Readers interested in early 20th-century American literature and social satire.
• Those who appreciate novels exploring ethical dilemmas in professional careers.
• Individuals drawn to critiques of religious hypocrisy and cultural clashes.

Key features

• Hardcover edition
• 1346 pages
• Published by Random House (USA)
• ISBN: 9781931082082
• Published in 2002