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Sinclair Lewis and American democracy / Steven Michels.
Van Pelt Library PS3523.E94 Z65 2017
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Michels, Steven, author.
- Series:
- Politics, literature, & film
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951--Criticism and interpretation.
- Lewis, Sinclair.
- Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951.
- Democracy in literature.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Genre:
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 183 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2017]
- Summary:
- 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. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- 1 Freedom and the Problem of Purpose 1
- 2 How to Succeed at Business 21
- 3 Political Ambition and Power 39
- 4 The Use and Abuse of Religion 57
- 5 Love, Family, and Friendship 75
- 6 The Equality of Women 95
- 7 The City, the Country, and In Between 113
- 8 Nationalism and Racism 133
- 9 The View from Abroad 147.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Michels, Steven, author. Sinclair Lewis and American democracy
- ISBN:
- 9781498519144
- 1498519148
- OCLC:
- 961388488
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