In 1930, Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) received the Nobel Prize in Literature, being the first American writer to be honored with such distinction. Ten years earlier, Lewis published his landmark novel "Main Street", which brought him recognition from readers. "Main Street" is a splendid example of Lewis's mature style, a sharp pamphlet on the hypocrisy, narrow-mindedness, and intolerance of provincial America.
Carol Milford is full of hope for the future. She is not tempted by a successful marriage, motherhood, and a comfortable life. Carol is a creative soul, and, upon graduating from college, she dreams of dedicating her life to some noble cause. However, after marrying Will Kennicott, a doctor from the tiny town of Gopher Prairie, Carol finds herself a resident of the most provincial backwater one can imagine, with all its typical features…
