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Harry Sinclair Lewis (February 7, 1885 – January 10, 1951) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930 , he became the first author from the United States (and the first from the Americas ) to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature , which was awarded "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist and social critic who punctured American complacency with his broadly drawn, widely popular satirical novels. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930, the first given to an American.
Dec 31, 2021 · Sinclair Lewis captured the narrow-mindedness and conformity of middle-class America in the first half of the 20th century.
Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist who wrote about the social and political issues of his time. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930 for his realistic and critical portrayal of American life, especially in Main Street, Babbitt, and Elmer Gantry.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930. Born: 7 February 1885, Sauk Centre, MN, USA. Died: 10 January 1951, Rome, Italy. Residence at the time of the award: USA. Prize motivation: “for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters”. Language: English.
Novelist Harry Sinclair Lewis satirized middle-class America in his 22 works, including Babbitt (1922) and Elmer Gantry (1927) and first received a Nobel Prize for literature in 1930.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 was awarded to Sinclair Lewis "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters"
