Sinclair Lewis

LEWIS, SINCLAIR, 1885 to 1951

Sinclair Lewis

American writer and playwright.

Also wrote as Tom Graham

Books
6
Editions tracked
16
First editions
2
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Sinclair Lewis books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Free Air1919
  2. 2Main Street1920
  3. 3Babbitt1922
  4. 4Arrowsmith1925
  5. 5Elmer Gantry1927
  6. 6It Can't Happen Here1935
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1919Free AirHarcourt, Brace and Howe
  2. 1920Main StreetHarcourt, Brace
Books and editions

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What order should I read Sinclair Lewis's books in?

In publication order they begin with Free Air (1919), then Main Street (1920) and Babbitt (1922). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Sinclair Lewis's first book?

The earliest book we list is Free Air, first published in 1919.

When was Sinclair Lewis born?

Sinclair Lewis was born in 1885 and died in 1951.

How many Sinclair Lewis books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by Sinclair Lewis across 16 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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