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Babbitt turns the spotlight on middle America and strips bare the hypocrisy of business practice, social mores, politics, and religious institutions. In his introduction and notes Gordon Hutner explores the novel's historical and literary contexts, and highlights its rich cultural and social references. --from publisher description.

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A creative, open-minded businessman doesn't have time to play the field . . . so he offers a serious proposal of ten million dollars to find the right woman. But who is this Mr. Right? And is he the perfect match for the lucky winner?

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