Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist and playwright, notable for being the first writer from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930. His works, such as 'Main Street' and 'Babbitt,' critiqued American society and culture, focusing on themes of materialism and conformity. Lewis's sharp social commentary and vivid character portrayals have left a lasting impact on American literature.
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Sinclair Lewis wrote the novel 'Eso no puede pasar aquí' which reflects on political demagoguery.
Eso no puede pasar aquí
Costa Rica· 2026-05-28
Sinclair Lewis published a dystopian novel about the rise of a populist demagogue named Berzelius Windrip.
Even poor students of history can see what’s happening to the U.S.
Canada· 2026-01-28
American writer Sinclair Lewis imagined a similar scenario in his 1935 novel It Can’t Happen Here.
America had lots of warning about this momentCanada· 2026-01-15
Sinclair Lewis is referenced for his depiction of a demagogue's transformation into a dictator in his book 'It Can't Happen Here'.
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Greece· 2025-05-30
Sinclair Lewis imagined a scenario in which Franklin Roosevelt is replaced by a fascist after one term in his novel.
Oriente Occidente di Rampini | L'invenzione dei «100 giorni» di presidenza Usa ha più di 100 anni
Italy· 2025-04-29
Sinclair Lewis imagined the rise of a dictator in his 1935 novel 'It Can't Happen Here'.
El suicidio de los Estados UnidosCosta Rica· 2025-04-26
Lewis is referenced for his prophetic views on fascism in government.
Los jueces en Berlín - Columna de Juan Esteban Constaín
Colombia· 2025-04-24
Sinclair Lewis wrote about the small town of Gopher Prairie, reflecting the nation in his narrative.
«Difendo Main Street, non Wall Street»: la frase (populista) usata da Trump per spiegare i daziItaly· 2025-04-10
Sinclair Lewis wrote the political satire 'It Can't Happen Here' in 1935.
Esto puede estar pasando aquí: la película ‘The Order’ reabre el debate sobre el fascismo en EE UU | Cultura
Spain· 2025-03-07
Sinclair Lewis predicted how a populist could take power and transform democracy into something very different.
Quando i populisti erano i democratici | Lo dico al CorriereItaly· 2025-03-06
Sinclair Lewis wrote the novel 'It Can’t Happen Here' as a warning to Americans.
Opinioni | Trump tra letteratura e realtàItaly· 2025-03-02
Sinclair Lewis is mentioned among authors whose works have gained prophetic power.
Jonas Thente: Skynda att spela ”Bioshock” innan de förbjuds
Sweden· 2025-02-26
