The Rise of Sinclair Lewis, 1920-1930 by James M Hutchisson

The Rise of Sinclair Lewis, 1920-1930 by James M Hutchisson

A study of the literary career of Sinclair Lewis during the period of his greatest achievement, the 1920s. The book examines the making of his novels, their sources, composition, publication and subsequent critical reception.

“This new book is a triumph of scholarshipIt will become an essential tool for subsequent studies of individual novels insofar as it reveals the designing-and-shaping work behind so many of them. The new reasonable view it provides of Lewis’s craft and character is welcome for its own sake and for the stimulus it will give to further thinking. The book is also very readable—a real virtue, for a scholarly book, that Lewis himself would appreciate.”

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“In his study of Sinclair Lewis’s most prepotent novels, James Hutchisson has swept away the cobwebs of neglect from the reputation of a great American writer, whose acute and indelible portraits of America—its towns, cities, and social topography constructed a mirror that changed the way we see ourselves. In lucid prose Hutchisson recounts the fascinating stories of the writing of these novels, reveals the author at work and the private person and shows the passion and craftsmanship he poured into his books. Now we have a clearer understanding of the sources of Sinclair Lewis’ talent and of the literary significance of his volatile blend of satire and realism, caricature and truth.”

—Richard Lingeman, author of Small Town America

“Not only is this study impeccably researched and well written, not only does it bring forth a substantial amount of new material on Lewis’ career, but its publication could not come at a better time. The book should enjoy a considerable audience among those who are committed to a reexamination of the canon.”

—Robert E. Fleming, University of New Mexico

James M. Hutchisson is Associate Professor of English at The Citadel.

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ISBN 13	9780271015033
ISBN 10	0271015039
Title	The Rise of Sinclair Lewis, 1920-1930
Author	James M Hutchisson
Series	Penn State Series In The History Of The Book
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Pennsylvania State University Press
Year published	1996-05-06
Number of pages	272
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