"The Trail of the Hawk: A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life" by Sinclair Lewis is a story set in early 1900s Minnesota. It follows Carl Ericson, a spirited young boy growing up in the small town of Joralemon. Carl's childhood is filled with imaginative adventures, including playing war and dreaming of a life beyond his ordinary surroundings. His relationships, especially with his stern father, add layers to his experiences as he learns more about himself. An important moment arises when Carl meets Gertie Cowles, a newcomer whose presence introduces him to adolescent feelings and a sense of change, paving the way for Carl's transformation into a young man grappling with dreams and identity.
The Trail of the Hawk: A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life
By Sinclair Lewis
A mischievous boy's world expands from small-town games to a journey of self-discovery amidst family tension and newfound affection.
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About the AuthorHarry Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first author from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, which was awarded "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters." Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935).
Harry Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first author from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, which was awarded "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters." Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935).
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