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Work

Arrowsmith: Elmer Gantry ; Dodsworth

This compilation includes 'Arrowsmith,' a novel that delves into the life of a medical researcher and his struggle with ambition and ethics, and 'Elmer Gantry,' a critical look at the American religious scene through the lens of a charismatic but morally ambiguous preacher. The final novel, 'Dodsworth,' portrays the decline of a middle-aged businessman and his marriage. The works are known for their insightful portrayal of societal issues and their contribution to the literary genre of the American novel. more

Author

Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis

American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more

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“I have for myself no conceivable complaint to make, and yet for American literature in general, and its standing in a country where industrialism and finance and science flourish and the only arts that are vital and respected are architecture and the film, I have a considerable complaint.”

“I am convinced that everything that is worth while in the world has been accomplished by the free, inquiring, critical spirit, and that the preservation of this spirit is more important than any social system whatsoever. But the men of ritual and the men of barbarism are capable of shutting up the men of science and silencing them forever.”