Learn more about Sinclair Lewis and his status as a great American writer, with these collections of his works. "Arrowsmith" was the work for which Lewis received the Pulitzer Prize (which he refused). In 1930, Lewis was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Read on.
1. Sinclair Lewis: Arrowsmith, Elmer Gantry, Dodsworth
by Sinclair Lewis, and Richard Lingeman (Editor). Library of America. In all, Sinclair Lewis wrote 22 novels, of which "Arrowsmith," "Elmer Gantry," and "Dodsworth" are among his most famous. Through his novels and other works, Lewis offers a critique of American culture and politics, with its multitude of contradictions.
2. Sinclair Lewis: Main Street & Babbitt
by Sinclair Lewis, John Hersey (Editor). Library of America. From the publisher: "The famous satirical novels of America's first Nobel Prize winner for literature. 'Main Street' was Lewis' first triumph, a phenomenal event in American publishing and cultural history."
3. If I Were Boss: The Early Business Stories of Sinclair Lewis
by Sinclair Lewis, Anthony Di Renzo (Editor). Southern Illinois University Press. These stories first appeared between 1915 and 1922. From the publisher: "Anthony Di Renzo makes available for the first time since their original publication some eighty years ago a collection of fifteen of Sinclair Lewis's early business stories."4. Free Air
by Sinclair Lewis. University of Nebraska Press. Read the story of a young woman, Claire Boltwood, and her travels from New York City to the Pacific Northwest. This book was published in 1919.5. Selected Short Stories of Sinclair Lewis
by Sinclair Lewis. Dee, Ivan R. Publisher. The 13 stories in this book were selected by Sinclair Lewis to represent the range and scope of his writing.6. The Job: An American Novel
by Sinclair Lewis. University of Nebraska Press. This novel is about Una Golden, a young woman who goes from working dead-end jobs to marriage. "The Job" was originally published in 1917.7. Kingsblood Royal
by Sinclair Lewis. Modern Library. First published in 1947, this book is largely neglected by most scholars. When it was first published, it was called "unconvincing." It's the tale of a banker who "resigns from the white race," after discovering he's part black.8. Main Street
by Sinclair Lewis. Penguin Putnam. "Main Street" was the first major success of Sinclair Lewis's writing career. It's about a young woman who maries a doctor and settles in Gopher Prairie, Minnesota.9. Arrowsmith
by Sinclair Lewis. Signet Classic. Published in 1925, this book is about Martin Arrowsmith, a young man who becomes a doctor. He "appeared curiously determined... content" at the beginning, but he's soon confronted with the reality of destructive cynicism.10. Babbitt
by Sinclair Lewis. Bantam Classic. It's the tale of George Babbit, and his altogether normal, ordinary existence. The book was first published in 1922, and it's become a classic.