Sinclair Lewis

Start here: Main Street / Babbitt (1992)

The first of his major novels of the 1920s, Sinclair Lewis's Main Street satirizes the manners of the American Middle West. Here is the story of Carol Kennicott, who, to be accepted, must adapt to the ways of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota.

Common questions about Sinclair Lewis

What is Sinclair Lewis best known for?

Sinclair Lewis is best known for Main Street / Babbitt, published in 1992 with 16 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Sinclair Lewis's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Sinclair Lewis written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Sinclair Lewis, published between 1922 and 1992. The most popular are Main Street / Babbitt, Babbitt and Arrowsmith.

Which Sinclair Lewis book should I read first?

Main Street / Babbitt is the usual place to start: it is Sinclair Lewis's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Sinclair Lewis write?

Sinclair Lewis's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Literature, Fiction and Science Fiction.