The Good Sport

The Good Sport is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis, first published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young man named Neil Herbert, who is a talented athlete and popular among his peers. Neil is initially content with his life, but as he grows older, he becomes increasingly dissatisfied with the shallow values of his social circle and begins to question the meaning of success.As Neil struggles to find his place in the world, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life, including poverty, illness, and death. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including a struggling artist, a disillusioned businessman, and a wise old mentor, who help him to see the world in a new light.Throughout the novel, Lewis explores themes of ambition, morality, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. He also offers a critique of American society, particularly its obsession with material success and its tendency to overlook the deeper values of human existence.Overall, The Good Sport is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a compelling portrait of a young man's journey to self-discovery and moral awakening. It remains a classic of American literature and a powerful commentary on the human condition.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Great American Parade, by Sinclair Lewis. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419133047.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.