Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was the first writer from the United States to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, in 1930. His novels, strongly critical of American society and capitalism include Babbitt, Main Street, Elmer Gantry, and Arrowsmith. His portrait appeared on a 14-cent U.S. Postal Service postage stamp in 1985, honored as a Great American.
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This charming 1914 novel—the author’s first—tells the tale of Mr. William Wrenn, a meek bachelor who works at a tedious job and dreams of traveling to exotic lands. His only escape entails frequent visits to the moving picture shows; but after a small inheritance comes his way, Wrenn is able to actualize his dream of going abroad. He travels—and returns to New York City a changed man. In fact, this new perspective leads to positive changes in all aspects of Our Mr. Wrenn’s life.
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