Children as a source of beauty appear in his view of simple wonder. He describes love as a rainbow that brightens dark clouds, and says waiting can feel like a slow revolution for many. He also wonders whether a completely civilized person has ever existed, hinting at endless imperfection.
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Sinclair Lewis was a novelist from the United States, best known for Babbitt.
Quick Facts About Sinclair Lewis
Born
February 7, 1885
Died
January 10, 1951
Nationality
United States
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Babbitt
Known for
Babbitt, It Can't Happen Here
Spouse
Dorothy Thompson
About Sinclair Lewis
He was the first United States author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. The prize citation praised his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create new types of characters with wit and humor.
Awards & Honors
Nobel Prize in LiteraturePrometheus Award - Hall of Fame
