Dodsworth (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Jazz Age Marriage Abroad and a Satire of American Success in Interwar EuropeBy Sinclair Lewis
Length17h 2m
About this audiobook
In Dodsworth, Sinclair Lewis turns from the provincial American town to the transatlantic world of wealth, leisure, and cultural aspiration. The novel follows Sam Dodsworth, a retired automobile manufacturer, and his restless wife Fran as their European journey exposes incompatible desires, moral illusions, and the fragility of marriage. Written in Lewis's lucid realist style, the book combines social satire with psychological acuity, situating American business culture against the older manners and ambiguities of Europe. Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, had made his reputation by anatomizing the myths of middle-class America in Main Street, Babbitt, and Arrowsmith. His own travels, cosmopolitan ambitions, and skepticism toward both American boosterism and European pretension inform Dodsworth. Sam's dignity, practicality, and emotional education reflect Lewis's continuing interest in characters who struggle to live honestly within societies governed by performance and status. This novel is recommended to readers interested in literary realism, marriage narratives, and the cultural tensions of the interwar period. Dodsworth offers not merely a story of disillusionment but a mature meditation on freedom, loyalty, and self-knowledge.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length17 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
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