Books like Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis follows a retired American executive and his spouse as they relocate to Europe after retirement. The novel explores how their marriage evolves under new cultural influences, highlighting themes of marital dynamics, retirement, and personal identity.
First publish date: 1929
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Sinclair Lewis
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