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Sinclair Lewis

Babbitt

If you enjoyed 'Main Street' and its critique of small-town America, you may also like 'Babbitt'. This novel explores the life of George F. Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate agent in the fictional city of Zenith, who becomes disillusioned with his mundane life and conformist attitudes. Like 'Main Street', 'Babbitt' offers a satirical take on American society and the pursuit of the American Dream.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

If you appreciated the social commentary in 'Main Street', you may enjoy 'The Grapes of Wrath'. This novel follows the Joad family as they travel from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma to California in search of work during the Great Depression. Steinbeck's powerful prose and unflinching look at the struggles of working-class Americans make this a classic of American literature.

Ralph Ellison

Invisible Man

If you're interested in exploring the experiences of marginalized communities in America, you may enjoy 'Invisible Man'. This novel follows an unnamed African American protagonist as he navigates the complexities of race, identity, and power in American society. Ellison's innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narration and vivid imagery make this a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

If you enjoyed the social satire and critique of materialism in 'Main Street', you may also like 'The Age of Innocence'. This novel explores the upper-class society of New York in the late 19th century, focusing on the love triangle between Newland Archer, his fiancée May Welland, and May's cousin Ellen Olenska. Wharton's sharp wit and keen observations of social class and gender roles make this a classic of American literature.

Arthur Miller

The Crucible

If you're interested in exploring the themes of social conformity and hysteria in 'Main Street', you may enjoy 'The Crucible'. This play is set in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch trials of 1692 and explores the ways in which fear and suspicion can lead to the downfall of a community. Miller's powerful dialogue and vivid characterizations make this a gripping and thought-provoking read.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

If you appreciated the naturalistic descriptions of the Midwest in 'Main Street', you may enjoy 'The Sun Also Rises'. This novel follows a group of American and British expatriates as they travel from Paris to Pamplona, Spain to watch the running of the bulls. Hemingway's spare prose and vivid descriptions of the natural world make this a classic of modernist literature.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

If you're interested in exploring the themes of materialism and the American Dream in 'Main Street', you may enjoy 'The Great Gatsby'. This novel follows the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy businessman who throws lavish parties in an attempt to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan. Fitzgerald's vivid descriptions of the Roaring Twenties and sharp social commentary make this a classic of American literature.

Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

If you appreciated the psychological realism of 'Main Street', you may enjoy 'The Bell Jar'. This novel follows the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who struggles with mental illness and the pressures of societal expectations. Plath's raw and unflinching portrayal of mental illness and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society make this a powerful and thought-provoking read.

Lorraine Hansberry

A Raisin In The Sun

If you're interested in exploring the experiences of marginalized communities in America, you may enjoy 'A Raisin in the Sun'. This play follows the story of the Younger family, an African American family living in Chicago, as they struggle to achieve their dreams and overcome the obstacles of racism and poverty. Hansberry's powerful dialogue and vivid characterizations make this a classic of American drama.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

If you appreciated the coming-of-age themes in 'Main Street', you may enjoy 'The Catcher in the Rye'. This novel follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who grapples with the complexities of growing up and the loss of innocence. Salinger's vivid descriptions of Holden's inner world and his struggles with mental health make this a classic of American literature.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

If you're interested in exploring the experiences of marginalized communities in America, you may enjoy 'The Color Purple'. This novel follows the story of Celie, a young African American woman living in the rural South, as she struggles to overcome abuse and find her voice. Walker's vivid descriptions of Celie's inner world and her powerful social commentary make this a classic of American literature.