Sinclair Lewis

A cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy in which an American president becomes a dictator in order to save the nation from welfare cheats, rampant promiscuity, crime, and a liberal press.

Presents the story of George F. Babbitt, the owner of a real estate company in the 1920's. Through the life and times of the main character, the author provides a satirical view of the sociology of American business and middle-class culture.

Elmer Gantry, a golden-tongued evangelist, who rises to power within his church- a saver of souls who lives a life of duplicity, sensuality and ruthless self-indulgence. This work has been called the most penetrating study of hypocrisy that has been written since the works of Voltaire.

Dodsworth tells the story of a young American couple who moves to Europe. When the woman becomes involved with another man, her husband must choose between forgiving his wife or abandoning the relationship, and Europe, forever.

Contains two of Sinclair Lewis's most famous novels and includes a chronology of the author's life and career, and notes on the texts.

Three novels by Sinclair Lewis: "Arrowsmith" (1925) is a satiric study of the medical profession, whose fine scientific ideals may be frustrated. "Elmer Gantry" (1927), attacks the ignorant, gross, and predatory leaders who had crept into the Protestant church. "Dodsworth" (1929), details the experiences of a retired big businessman and his wife on a European tour.

Elmer Gantry, a golden-tongued evangelist, who rises to power within his church- a saver of souls who lives a life of duplicity, sensuality and ruthless self-indulgence. This work has been called the most penetrating study of hypocrisy that has been written since the works of Voltaire.

Carol Kennicott is a young, idealistic woman from the city who moves to the little burg of Gopher Prairie after she marries Will, a simple country doctor. A novel of life in a quiet Midwestern town exposes the complacency and hypocrisy there.

The adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Hang on for a wild ride with the fun-loving Mr. J. Thaddeus Toad. When his passion for motorcars lands him in hot water, he must rely on his faithful friends to clear his name. Then, meet the infamous Ichabod Crane whose comic rivalry for the affections of the town beauty leads to a heart-pounding race with the legendary Headless Horseman. Fun and fancy free: Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts:...