Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis (1922)

George F. Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate broker in the fictional city of Zenith, is the ultimate conformist — booster, joiner, and upholder of conventional values — until a midlife crisis drives him to rebellion. The definitive satire of American middle-class life.

Historical Significance:
Published in 1922, Babbitt made "Babbitt" and "Babbittry" permanent additions to the English language, meaning smug, materialistic conformity. Lewis' satirical portrai...

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