Main Street
Sinclair Lewis
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical portrayal of small-town America, focusing on Carol Kennicott, an ambitious young woman who moves to the fictional town of Gopher Prairie with her husband, Dr. Will Kennicott. Dreaming of cultural reform and progress, Carol quickly becomes disillusioned by the town’s resistance to change, its narrow-mindedness, and its suffocating conformity. Her efforts to bring art, literature, and modern ideas to the community are met with scorn and apathy. Through Carol’s struggles, Lewis critiques the monotony and conservatism of rural life while exploring themes of individuality, idealism, and the tension between tradition and innovation. Though Carol eventually leaves Gopher Prairie, she returns, realizing that true change requires persistence and patience. A poignant blend of humor and social commentary, Main Street challenges readers to reflect on the complexities of human ambition and societal norms, offering a timeless examination of the clash between personal dreams and communal expectations.
Duration - 16h 25m.
Author - Sinclair Lewis.
Narrator - Eloise Fairfax.
Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Main Street by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical portrayal of small-town America, focusing on Carol Kennicott, an ambitious young woman who moves to the fictional town of Gopher Prairie with her husband, Dr. Will Kennicott. Dreaming of cultural reform and progress, Carol quickly becomes disillusioned by the town’s resistance to change, its narrow-mindedness, and its suffocating conformity. Her efforts to bring art, literature, and modern ideas to the community are met with scorn and apathy. Through Carol’s struggles, Lewis critiques the monotony and conservatism of rural life while exploring themes of individuality, idealism, and the tension between tradition and innovation. Though Carol eventually leaves Gopher Prairie, she returns, realizing that true change requires persistence and patience. A poignant blend of humor and social commentary, Main Street challenges readers to reflect on the complexities of human ambition and societal norms, offering a timeless examination of the clash between personal dreams and communal expectations. Duration - 16h 25m. 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
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:21:18
Chapter 7
Duration:00:20:37
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:34
Chapter 9
Duration:00:20:34
Chapter 10
Duration:00:20:23
Chapter 11
Duration:00:20:49
Chapter 12
Duration:00:20:34
Chapter 13
Duration:00:20:52
Chapter 14
Duration:00:19:50
Chapter 15
Duration:00:20:18
Chapter 16
Duration:00:20:35
Chapter 17
Duration:00:21:06
Chapter 18
Duration:00:21:12
Chapter 19
Duration:00:21:03
Chapter 20
Duration:00:20:42
Chapter 21
Duration:00:21:18
Chapter 22
Duration:00:21:01
Chapter 23
Duration:00:20:36
Chapter 24
Duration:00:20:30
Chapter 25
Duration:00:20:29
Chapter 26
Duration:00:20:11
Chapter 27
Duration:00:20:09
Chapter 28
Duration:00:20:02
Chapter 29
Duration:00:20:21
Chapter 30
Duration:00:20:04
Chapter 31
Duration:00:20:51
Chapter 32
Duration:00:20:17
Chapter 33
Duration:00:20:26
Chapter 34
Duration:00:21:00
Chapter 35
Duration:00:20:49
Chapter 36
Duration:00:20:35
Chapter 37
Duration:00:20:57
Chapter 38
Duration:00:21:08
Chapter 39
Duration:00:21:55
Chapter 40
Duration:00:21:27
Chapter 41
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 42
Duration:00:20:26
Chapter 43
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 44
Duration:00:20:21
Chapter 45
Duration:00:20:06
Chapter 46
Duration:00:20:18
Chapter 47
Duration:00:20:07
Chapter 48
Duration:00:14:38