Babbitt
Sinclair Lewis
Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is a sharp satire of American middle-class life in the 1920s, centered on George F. Babbitt, a successful but discontented real estate broker in the fictional city of Zenith. Babbitt embodies the conformist, materialistic values of his era, chasing wealth, status, and social approval while suppressing his inner desires for meaning and individuality. Initially proud of his achievements, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the emptiness of his lifestyle, leading to a brief rebellion against societal norms. However, his attempt to break free results in ridicule and isolation, forcing him back into conformity. Through Babbitt’s journey, Lewis critiques the hollowness of consumerism, the pressures of modern capitalism, and the stifling effects of conformity. Babbitt remains a powerful exploration of the tension between personal fulfillment and societal expectations, offering a timeless commentary on the cost of pursuing the "American Dream."
Duration - 12h 3m.
Author - Sinclair Lewis.
Narrator - Eloise Fairfax.
Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is a sharp satire of American middle-class life in the 1920s, centered on George F. Babbitt, a successful but discontented real estate broker in the fictional city of Zenith. Babbitt embodies the conformist, materialistic values of his era, chasing wealth, status, and social approval while suppressing his inner desires for meaning and individuality. Initially proud of his achievements, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the emptiness of his lifestyle, leading to a brief rebellion against societal norms. However, his attempt to break free results in ridicule and isolation, forcing him back into conformity. Through Babbitt’s journey, Lewis critiques the hollowness of consumerism, the pressures of modern capitalism, and the stifling effects of conformity. Babbitt remains a powerful exploration of the tension between personal fulfillment and societal expectations, offering a timeless commentary on the cost of pursuing the "American Dream." Duration - 12h 3m. Author - Sinclair Lewis. Narrator - Eloise Fairfax. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Duration:00:20:39
Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
Duration:00:19:27
Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
Duration:00:20:17
Chapter 10
Duration:00:19:52
Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
Duration:00:20:50
Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
Duration:00:20:31
Chapter 20
Duration:00:20:29
Chapter 21
Duration:00:20:03
Chapter 22
Duration:00:19:44
Chapter 23
Duration:00:21:04
Chapter 24
Duration:00:20:43
Chapter 25
Duration:00:20:50
Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
Duration:00:20:59
Chapter 28
Duration:00:20:20
Chapter 29
Duration:00:19:59
Chapter 30
Duration:00:20:52
Chapter 31
Duration:00:19:36
Chapter 32
Duration:00:20:04
Chapter 33
Duration:00:20:54
Chapter 34
Duration:00:20:54
Chapter 35
Duration:00:19:56
Chapter 36
Duration:00:08:33