World So Wide

Written by Sinclair Lewis

Narrated by Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

The story follows Hayden Chart, a young architect grappling with the recent loss of his wife in a war. Seeking solace and inspiration, he embarks on a journey to Europe, exploring England, France, Italy, and Spain. However, his romanticized expectations of the Old World are shattered as he discovers the superficiality of the art and culture he once admired. Disillusioned, Hayden questions his beliefs and values, realizing that his sense of belonging lies elsewhere. Returning to America, he finds a renewed sense of purpose by dedicating himself to his work and community, discovering that meaning can be found within his own life rather than in distant places.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loudly
• Release date: Dec 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9798868622847

Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright. As a child, Lewis struggled to fit in with both his peers and family. He was much more sensitive and introspective than his brothers, so he had a difficult time connecting to his father. Lewis’ troubling childhood was one of the reasons he was drawn to religion, though he would struggle with it throughout most of his young adult life, until he became an atheist. Known for his critical views of American capitalism and materialism, Lewis was often praised for his authenticity as a writer. With over twenty novels, four plays, and around seventy short stories, Lewis was a very prolific author. In 1930, Sinclair Lewis became the first American to receive the Nobel Prize for literature, setting an inspiring precedent for future American writers.