The next book on the list is Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.
Sinclair Lewis was born in Sauk Centre,
Minnesota in 1885. In 1930, after writing five novels including Main Street, Lewis became the first American to win the Nobel prize in literature (info. found on first page of the book prior to the introduction).
The version of the book I am reading was published in 1998 and includes an introduction by Thomas Mallon (cover seen at left). It is 471 pages long.
Back cover summary: "The novel centers on an idealistic young woman who marries a country doctor and settles in Gopher Prairie, Minnesota. Caught between her desires for social reform and individual happiness, Carol Kennicott reflects a whole country hesitating between a new sophistication and it's traditional insularity."
I plan to finish this book by lunch time on February 11th, as that is when it's due back to the library. I will start discussion questions tomorrow.
Happy Reading!
Sinclair Lewis was born in Sauk Centre,
Minnesota in 1885. In 1930, after writing five novels including Main Street, Lewis became the first American to win the Nobel prize in literature (info. found on first page of the book prior to the introduction).The version of the book I am reading was published in 1998 and includes an introduction by Thomas Mallon (cover seen at left). It is 471 pages long.
Back cover summary: "The novel centers on an idealistic young woman who marries a country doctor and settles in Gopher Prairie, Minnesota. Caught between her desires for social reform and individual happiness, Carol Kennicott reflects a whole country hesitating between a new sophistication and it's traditional insularity."
I plan to finish this book by lunch time on February 11th, as that is when it's due back to the library. I will start discussion questions tomorrow.
Happy Reading!
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