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HARRY SINCLAIR LEWIS American novelist
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1885 1951 Focus Harry Hazy Lewis Nobel Novelist Sinclair Wing
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.3cm x 23.7cm (6.4" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
A Nobel Laureate in Hazy Afternoon - Harry Sinclair Lewis, 1951
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the distinguished visage of Harry Sinclair Lewis, the renowned American novelist, in a moment of quiet introspection. Taken in the year 1951, the image finds Lewis in the prime of his later years, his hair now greyed with age, but his piercing gaze undimmed by the passage of time. Dressed in a formal collared shirt, Lewis's attire speaks to the era's sartorial sensibilities, while the hazy background suggests a sense of history and nostalgia. The focus on Lewis's face, however, keeps the viewer's attention firmly on the man himself, a man who, at the time this photograph was taken, had already made an indelible mark on American literature. Born in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Lewis would go on to become a three-time National Book Award winner and the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1930. His novels, which include "Main Street," "Babbitt," and "Arrowsmith," offered scathing critiques of American society and its values, earning him both praise and controversy. Despite the accolades, Lewis remained a humble and private man, preferring to let his work speak for itself. This photograph, then, offers a rare glimpse into the life of a literary titan, a man who, even in the twilight of his career, continued to captivate and challenge readers with his incisive observations and unforgettable characters. The photograph, taken by an unidentified photographer, is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of the written word and the men and women who dedicate their lives to creating it. It is a testament to the rich history of American literature and the remarkable authors who have shaped it.
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