Sinclair Lewis 
Dodsworth 

The protagonist of Sinclair Lewis’ Dodsworth is Samual ’Sam’ Dodsworth, a successful automobile designer. Upon his early retirement, Dodsworth plans a long-awaited trip to Europe with his wife, popular but flighty socialite Fran Voelker. Fran, however, desperately wants to stay in Europe, joining the expatriate community there. As the two pursue their own separate adventures in Europe, their marriage becomes strained. Written in Lewis’ signature satirical style, the book highlights the differences between American and European culture to great comic effect, while also describing the fascinating ’Lost Generation’ of the 1920s expatriate scene.