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Babbitt

by Sinclair Lewis
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Babbitt is the middle-class, average-American protagonist of this novel. Though he conforms to society and attempts to scale the social ladder, Babbit gradually becomes dissatisfied with the American Dream. He branches out to test other, more rebellious ways of life. He returns to where he began, disillusioned with the equally rigid standards he has found among the non-conformists, though still holding an openness to individuality in his heart.

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  • Release date

    February 22, 2012

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781620123980

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781620123980
      • File size: 463 KB

    • Open EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781620123980
      • File size: 457 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1110
    • Text Difficulty: 7-9

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 27, 2008
      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.

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  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook
  • Open EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1110
  • Text Difficulty:7-9

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