Babbitt

«Packendes Porträt der Zwanzigerjahre voller legendärer Charaktere... eine überzeugende Satire auf die Konformität der amerikanischen Mittelschicht.» (The Guardian)Sinclair Lewis ist der Chronist der US-amerikanischen Mittelschicht. Den Zwang zu Konsum und Konformismus, die Pervertierung des Amerikanischen Traums hat niemand so prägnant und dabei so amüsant beschrieben wie der Nobelpreisträger.In seinem ereignislosen, durchschnittlichen Kleinstadtleben hat der Immobilienmakler George F. Babbitt sich bequem eingerichtet. Seine drei Kinder sind wohlgeraten, wenn sie auch meist nicht auf ihn hören; mit seiner Frau verbinden ihn liebgewonnene Gewohnheiten. Sein ganzes Streben ist auf gesellschaftliche Anerkennung und wirtschaftlichen Aufstieg gerichtet. Bis ihm eines Tages bewusst wird, dass er all dies so nie gewollt hat, und einen Ausbruchsversuch wagt. Mit feinem Spott, ironischem Witz und stets voller Sympathie für den charakterschwachen Protagonisten erzählt der Roman, wie Babbitt sein rebellisches Selbst wiederentdeckt.

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Babbitt

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Beckmann, V: Forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels 'Main

Erscheinungsdatum: 13.09.2019, Medium: Taschenbuch, Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, Titel: Forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels 'Main Street' and 'Babbitt', Autor: Beckmann, Volker, Verlag: GRIN Verlag, Sprache: Englisch, Rubrik: Sprachwissenschaft // Allg. u. vergl. Sprachwiss., Seiten: 16, Informationen: Booklet, Gewicht: 40 gr, Verkäufer: averdo

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Babbitt (eBook, ePUB)

'Babbitt' represents one of Sinclair's most profound and thought-provoking works of satire and resulted in Sinclair winning the Nobel prize. The story follows George Babbitt, owner of a successful real-estate business, husband to a stunning wife and father of three children. he seemingly has everything a person could want and yet happiness eludes him. Finding himself in this maelstrom of emotion George Babbitt decides to strike out against the machine of society; among other acts of dissent, he dabbles with liberal politics and decides to have an affair. But will the cost of this rebellion be a price Babbitt is willing to pay?The novel is a criticism of a superficial and materialistic society that has come to place 'things' at the centre of our existence, where we are expected to behave and act a certain way. It is a haunting, humorous and profound novel that remains incredibly relevant to this day, if you loved Christian Bale's 'American Psycho', you'll love this classic.Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright . As well as a Yale graduate, he was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930. He became renowned for his biting critiques and satire of American capitalism and materialism in the inter-war years. Additionally he is remembered for his strong characterisations of modern working women in his novels. His most notable works include "The Trail of the Hawk", "Main Street", "Free Air", and "Babbitt".

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Babbitt , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 715min

On the surface, everything is all right with Babbitt’s world of the solid, successful businessman. But in reality, George F. Babbitt is a lonely, middle-aged man. He doesn’t understand his family, has an unsuccessful attempt at an affair, and is almost financially ruined when he dares to voice sympathy for some striking workers. Babbitt finds that his only safety lies deep in the fold of those who play it safe. He is a man who has added a new word to our language: a “Babbitt,” meaning someone who conforms unthinkingly, a sheep. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Grover Gardner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/004995/bk_blak_004995_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Babbitt (Dramatized), Hörbuch, Digital, 749min

This epic of the booming 20s captures the relentless culture of American business. A classic novel about conformity in small town America - celebrated for its comic tone, statire, and vivid dialogue. L.A. Theatre Works, then a fledgling radio theatre company, completed Babbitt in 1989. This production was so well received that L.A. Theatre Works has since become the world's premiere radio theatre company. Ed Asner as Babbitt leads this all star cast, which includes Ted Danson, Marsha Mason, Helen Hunt, John Lithgow, Stacy Keach, Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Ally Sheedy and many more. Babbitt was previously unreleased on CD and digital formats. Language: English. Narrator: Ed Asner, Ed Begley, Jr., Ted Danson, Richard Dreyfus, Hector Elizondo, Stacy Keach, Helen Hunt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/pf/latw/000174/pf_latw_000174_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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