The Essential Sinclair Lewis Collection: Arrowsmith & It Can't Happen Here Paperback – January 1, 2022

Two of Sinclair Lewis’s most powerful and prophetic novels—together in one essential volume.Includes a bonus biography of Sinclair Lewis and insightful commentary on both works.From the Nobel Prize–winning author who exposed the undercurrents of American culture, this collection includes:📘 It Can’t Happen HereA chilling political dystopian novel that feels shockingly relevant today.In 1930s America, a power-hungry populist named Buzz Windrip rises to the presidency with promises of restoring pride and prosperity—but his regime quickly spirals into fascism. As freedoms are stripped away, newspaper editor Doremus Jessup resists the authoritarian state, but finds himself up against a terrifying political machine.With sharp satire and haunting foresight, Lewis warns how democracy can collapse under fear, division, and complacency.“An eerily prescient foreshadowing of current affairs.” —The Guardian🩺 ArrowsmithWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (declined by Lewis), Arrowsmith is a groundbreaking novel that follows Martin Arrowsmith, an idealistic physician navigating the world of medical research, ambition, and ethics.Balancing scientific pursuit with moral dilemmas, this classic raises enduring questions about integrity, discovery, and the role of medicine in society.“He saw no one clear path to Truth but a thousand paths to a thousand truths...” —Sinclair Lewis, ArrowsmithWhether you're drawn to political commentary, scientific fiction, or classic American literature, this volume delivers two unforgettable stories that still speak powerfully to the modern reader.Perfect for fans of George Orwell, Margaret Atwood, Aldous Huxley, and medical dramas with moral weight.Get the second book in the Essential Sinclair Lewis Collection today —Also available: The Essential Sinclair Lewis Collection: Babbitt & Main Street Read more