Main Street (novel) by Sinclair Lewis

"Main Street" by Sinclair Lewis is a novel that explores the life of Carol Milford, a young woman from a small Minnesota town who moves to the fictional city of Gopher Prairie. Through her experiences, the book examines the social and cultural limitations of small-town America in the early 20th century, highlighting themes of conformity, mediocrity, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. Lewis offers a critical, yet empathetic, portrayal of midwestern life, capturing the tension between individual aspirations and societal expectations, ultimately questioning the true meaning of progress and happiness in small-town America.