Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Sinclair Lewis Biography and Timeline

Follow Sinclair Lewis through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.

Sinclair Lewis, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1920–1930Years on this page

1920

Main Street

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Main Street"

1922

Babbitt

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Babbitt"

1925

Arrowsmith

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Arrowsmith"

1927

Elmer Gantry

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Elmer Gantry"

1930

Nobel Prize in Literature

Author · Stockholm · Arts / Literature

Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for vivid description, wit, and original characters.

Records, sources and methodology

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