“Except for half a dozen in each town the citizens are proud of that achievement of ignorance which is so easy to come by. To be 'intellectual' or 'artistic' or, in their own word, to be 'highbrow,' is to be priggish and of dubious virtue.”
In this classic American novel, the author delves into the lives of residents in a small town, examining the impact of industrialization and modernization on community dynamics and personal beliefs. more
American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more
“There was much conversation, most of which sounded like the rest of it.”
“It's fashionable to be indifferent to other people's suffering”