Capture the satirical bite of the roaring twenties with this 1922 edition of Babbitt. Honor the legacy of Sinclair Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, through this volume that remains an intentional piece for a dark academia library or minimalist office display.
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Measurements: 7.5" x 5"
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Decade: 1920s
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Condition: Good; shows age; slight separation on spine
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Material: Cloth-bound Hardcover
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Features: 401 page count, Harcourt Brace imprint, classic gold-on-navy aesthetic, early 20th-century social critique
Anchor a collection of American classics with this intentional find, which introduced the term "Babbittry" into the English language to describe the vacuous conformity of the middle class. The deep navy cloth provides a sharp, traditional contrast against the gold-stamped title, reflecting the understated elegance of early jazz age publishing. As a professional selection for a student of sociology or a unique gift for a collector of Nobel laureate works, this hardcover preserves the defiant, observant spirit of the 1920s. This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.