The Innocents

Exploring the life of Sinclair Lewis, this biography delves into his early years marked by loneliness and social challenges, leading to his enrollment at Yale University. It highlights his initial forays into writing through romantic poetry and sketches, culminating in his breakthrough novel, Main Street, which achieved immense popularity. The narrative also touches on his subsequent successes, including Babbitt and Arrowsmith, and his controversial decision to refuse the Pulitzer Prize, showcasing his complex relationship with fame and literary acclaim.