{"product_id":"babbitt-by-sinclair-lewis-9798897186372","title":"Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sinclair Lewis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Lushena Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Lushena Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBabbitt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eSinclair Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a satirical novel that explores the emptiness of middle-class American life in the 1920s. The story follows \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge F. Babbitt\u003c\/strong\u003e, a successful real estate agent in the fictional city of Zenith. Outwardly, Babbitt seems to embody the ideal American businessman-materialistic, conformist, and proud of his social standing. However, beneath the surface, he struggles with feelings of dissatisfaction and restlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabbitt attempts to rebel against societal expectations by dabbling in liberal politics and having an affair, but his rebellion is short-lived. Ultimately, he retreats back into conformity, realizing the cost of nonconformity in a society obsessed with appearances and success. The novel critiques consumerism, blind patriotism, and the pressures to conform, offering a powerful portrait of early 20th-century American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46333581852823,"sku":"9798897186372","price":3984.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798897186372.webp?v=1768669941","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/babbitt-by-sinclair-lewis-9798897186372","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}