The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

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Postwar American dream's disquieting examination.

Ever felt trapped in the societal expectations of success and normalcy? "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" delves into this universal struggle with piercing insight. It's a resonating classic that speaks to the pressures of post-World War II America, but its themes of conformity, family, and personal integrity still echo loudly today. If you're looking to understand the historic American ethos or reflect on the cost of the corporate ladder, this should be your next read.

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

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ISBN: 9780141188263
Authors: Sloan Wilson
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 3730 readers)

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This is the story of Tom and Betsy Rath, a young couple with three children, a nice home, a steady income. They have every reason to be happy, but for some reason they are not. Universally acclaimed when it was first published in 1955, the novel captured the mood of a generation. It was a sensational best-seller that was made into an award-winning film with Gregory Peck, it was translated into twenty-six languages, and its title has become a permanent part of our vocabulary. Today, it is more relevant than ever.
 

Postwar American dream's disquieting examination.

Ever felt trapped in the societal expectations of success and normalcy? "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" delves into this universal struggle with piercing insight. It's a resonating classic that speaks to the pressures of post-World War II America, but its themes of conformity, family, and personal integrity still echo loudly today. If you're looking to understand the historic American ethos or reflect on the cost of the corporate ladder, this should be your next read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.