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Sinclair lewis mainstreet5/22/2023 " Adams had long been calling for the Great American Novel-'G.A.N.'-and Main Street was it." In his column on October 19, Lewis's novel received its baptism in public print: "For a prominent position on the all-American team we nominate Sinclair Lewis, author of 'Main Street,' a high achievement. The official publication day was October 23 but the first, glowing reviews had appeared already a few days before. Instead of the advance reviews found on the still uncommon second issue jacket, the first issue bears a blurb about Main Street focused on Carol Kennicott. New York: Harcourt, Brace & Howe, 1920.įirst edition in the exceptionally rare first issue jacket.
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