Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy
Author | : Steven Michels |
Publisher | : Politics, Literature, & Film |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 1498519148 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781498519144 |
Rating | : 4/5 (144 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy written by Steven Michels and published by Politics, Literature, & Film. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sinclair Lewis was one of the most astute observers of American social and political life. Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy is a highly readable analysis of his novels. The book examines each of Lewis's novels on key themes in the history of political thought and democracy including freedom and purpose, success and materialism, and nationalism and race. Lewis is revealed to be an unapologetic individualist and a fierce humanitarian.