Kingsblood Royal Historical Novel【電子書籍】[ Sinclair Lewis ]

＜p＞Sinclair Lewis's "Kingsblood Royal" is a powerful exploration of race and identity set in the early 20th century American Midwest. The novel follows the life of Neil Kingsblood, a white man who discovers that he has African ancestry. This revelation compels him to confront the entrenched racism of his community and his own prejudices, ultimately leading to a profound personal transformation. Lewis employs a satirical yet poignant literary style, deftly blending realism with biting social commentary that interrogates the constructs of race and privilege in American society. The narrative reflects the cultural tensions of its time, encapsulating the struggle between individual identity and societal expectations in an era grappling with the implications of race relations. Sinclair Lewis, an award-winning novelist and the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, often drew from his own experiences growing up in a small town. His prior works, such as "Main Street" and "Ba．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る