Dodsworth (Illustrated)

Illustrated Edition with 20 Beautiful Illustrations Includes a Compelling Story Summary Features a Detailed Characters List Contains an Informative Author Biography of Sinclair Lewis A timeless novel of love, ambition, and self-discovery—beautifully reimagined for modern readers. Dodsworth by Nobel Prize–winning author Sinclair Lewis is a poignant and sophisticated exploration of marriage, aging, and the search for meaning beyond success. When Samuel Dodsworth, a wealthy American industrialist, retires and travels through Europe with his glamorous wife Fran, what begins as a luxurious adventure slowly transforms into a revealing emotional journey. Amid elegant hotels, glittering salons, and foreign cities, long-buried tensions surface, forcing both husband and wife to confront who they truly are—and what they want from life. With keen psychological insight and gentle satire, Lewis contrasts American practicality with European sophistication, exposing the illusions of status, youth, and romance. As Fran chases admiration and reinvention, Sam discovers something far more enduring: self-respect, emotional honesty, and the courage to begin again. This illustrated edition brings the novel vividly to life with 20 carefully crafted illustrations that enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story. Designed for both new readers and classic literature enthusiasts, this edition also includes a clear summary, a helpful characters list, and a concise biography of Sinclair Lewis, offering valuable context and deeper appreciation of the novel. Elegant, introspective, and profoundly human, Dodsworth remains as relevant today as when it was first published—an unforgettable classic that speaks to anyone who has questioned success, love, or the meaning of fulfillment in the second half of life.