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Main Street (1920) by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical novel that critiques small-town American life in the early 20th century.

The story follows Carol Milford, an idealistic young woman from the city who marries Dr. Will Kennicott and moves with him to his hometown of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota. Hoping to bring culture, beauty, and progressive reform to the dull and conservative town, Carol soon becomes disillusioned. Her attempts at change are resisted by the townspeople, who value tradition, conformity, and routine over innovation.

Through Carol's struggles, Lewis exposes the narrow-mindedness, mediocrity, and resistance to change in small-town America, while also capturing the loneliness of individuals who dream of something greater.

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  • ISBN-13: 9798897187133
  • ISBN-10: 9798897187133
  • Publisher: Lushena Books
  • Publish Date: September 2025
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.44 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.24 pounds
  • Page Count: 470

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