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Main Street

Main Street

By: Sinclair Lewis
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In Main Street, we follow the journey of Carol Milford, a spirited and progressive young woman from the vibrant city of Minneapolis. After marrying Will Kennicott, a devoted doctor with small-town roots, she relocates to the conservative and unrefined Gopher Prairie, Minnesota. Faced with the towns physical and cultural limitations, Carols initial shock transforms into a fierce determination to bring about change and challenge the status quo. Will she succeed in her quest to reshape her new home, or will the towns traditions prove too strong?Copyright Fiction Classics Science Social Sciences
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    49 mins
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