Babbitt

SUMMARY: 1919. Lewis, was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Possibly the greatest satirist of his age, Lewis wrote novels that present a devastating picture of middle-class American life in the 1920s. Although he ridiculed the values, the lifestyles, and even the speech of his characters, there is often affection behind the irony. Lewis began his career as a journalist, editor, and hack writer. He became an important literary figure with the publication of Main Street. His seventh novel, Babbitt, is considered by many critics to be his greatest work. The story follows George Babbitt, a middle-aged realtor who is unimaginative, self-important, and hopelessly middle class. Vaguely dissatisfied with his position, he tries to alter the pattern of his life by flirting with liberalism and by having an affair with an attractive widow, only to find that his dread of ostracism is greater than his desire for escape. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

this Epic Of The Booming 1920 S Uniquely Captures The Relentless Culture Of American Business. A Classic Novel About Conformity In Small Town America - Celebrated For Its Comic Tone, Satire, And Vivid Dialogue.

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lewis's Tale Of Middle-class Frustration, Stress And Success In The 1920s Is Brought To Life By The L.a. Theatre Works' 1987 Full Cast Production Featuring More Than 30 Actors, Including Ed Asner (as Babbitt), Judge Reinhold, Ted Danson, Richard Dreyfuss, Helen Hunt And John Lithgow. With A Deep And Raspy Voice And With Great Projection, Asner Delivers A Believable And Amusing Performance That Securely Anchors The Entire Production. Whether Bullying His Family Or Spouting Politics With His Friends At The Club, Asner Keeps The Consistency Of The Self-aggrandizing Character Solid Throughout. Jazz Music Segues Well Between Scenes, Though Without Any Additional Production Sound Beyond Voices, It Can At Times Feel Out Of Place. While The Full Cast Proves Enjoyable In Their Individual Parts, Many Take Turns Narrating The Exposition Throughout The Production. At Times, This Is Executed Well, But Sometimes It Feels As If The Director Is Just Trying To Give Everyone More Voice Time. (sept.)

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