The main street. Life Carol Kennikot. Lewis S.

In 1930, Sinclair Lewis (1885–1951) received the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first of American writers to receive such an honor. Ten years earlier, Lewis published his iconic novel “Main Street”, which brought him the recognition of readers.

“Main street” - a magnificent example of the mature style of Lewis, a sharp pamphlet for hypocrisy, limited and intolerance of provincial America. Carol Milford is full of hopes for the future. She is not seduced by successful marriage, motherhood and comfortable life. Carol is a creative nature, and, having graduated from college, she dreams of devoting life to some noble occupation. However, having married Wille Kennikot, a doctor from the tiny town of Gofer-River, Carol discovers himself as a resident of the provincial outback that you can imagine, with all its typical features...