Free Air - Paperback

Free Air is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis, first published in 1919. The story follows Claire Boltwood, a young woman from a wealthy family who sets out on a road trip from New York to Seattle with her father in a new automobile. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters and situations, including a handsome mechanic named Milt Daggett who joins them on their journey. As they travel through the vast and changing landscapes of America, Claire and Milt develop a deep connection and begin to question their own values and beliefs. The novel is a commentary on the American society of the time, with themes of freedom, individualism, and the search for meaning in life. It is a classic work of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States.1919. Lewis, was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Possibly the greatest satirist of his age, Lewis wrote novels that present a devastating picture of middle-class American life in the 1920s. Although he ridiculed the values, the lifestyles, and even the speech of his characters, there is often affection behind the irony. Lewis began his career as a journalist, editor, and hack writer. He became an important literary figure with the publication of Main Street. His seventh novel, Babbitt, is considered by many critics to be his greatest work. The story follows George Babbitt, a middle-aged realtor who is unimaginative, self-important, and hopelessly middle class. Vaguely dissatisfied with his position, he tries to alter the pattern of his life by flirting with liberalism and by having an affair with an attractive widow, only to find that his dread of ostracism is greater than his desire for escape. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.