Babbitt
Babbitt, published in 1922, is a satirical novel that critiques the conformity and materialism of middle-class American life in the early 20th century. The story follows George F. Babbitt, a successful real estate businessman in the fictional city of Zenith, who outwardly embraces the values of his society—success, consumerism, and social status. However, Babbitt grows increasingly dissatisfied with the emptiness of his life, leading him to briefly rebel against societal norms. Through sharp humor and social commentary, Lewis exposes the hollow nature of American commercialism and the pressures of conformity in modern life.
