Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy

Sinclair Lewis was one of the most astute observers of American social and political life. Sinclair Lewis and American Democracy is a highly readable analysis of his novels. The book examines each of Lewis's novels on key themes in the history of political thought and democracy including freedom and purpose, success and materialism, and nationalism and race. Lewis is revealed to be an unapologetic individualist and a fierce humanitarian.

List of contents

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9

About the author

Steven Michels is professor of political science in the Department of Government, Politics, and Global Studies at Sacred Heart University.

Summary

This book examines each of Lewis's novels on key themes in the history of political thought and democracy, including freedom and purpose, success and materialism, and nationalism and race. Lewis is revealed to be an unapologetic individualist and a fierce humanitarian.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Michels, Steven J. Michels
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781498519168
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-1916-8
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Politics, Literature, & Film; Politics, Literature, & Film
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, English, 20th Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political science & theory, United States of America, USA, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, History of the Americas, Political science and theory, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, LITERARY CRITICISM / Novel as Form