Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, American, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
| Author: | Steven J. Michels | ISBN: | 9781498519151 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books | Publication: | October 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Lexington Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven J. Michels |
| ISBN: | 9781498519151 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books |
| Publication: | October 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Lexington Books |
| Language: | English |
Sinclair Lewis was one of the most astute observers of American social and political life. Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy is a highly readable analysis of his novels. The book examines each of Lewis’s novels on key themes in the history of political thought and democracy including freedom and purpose, success and materialism, and nationalism and race. Lewis is revealed to be an unapologetic individualist and a fierce humanitarian.
Sinclair Lewis was one of the most astute observers of American social and political life. Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy is a highly readable analysis of his novels. The book examines each of Lewis’s novels on key themes in the history of political thought and democracy including freedom and purpose, success and materialism, and nationalism and race. Lewis is revealed to be an unapologetic individualist and a fierce humanitarian.
