Gideon Planish is a novel by Sinclair Lewis, first published in 1943. It tells the story of Gideon Planish, a small-town lawyer who dreams of becoming a great success. Gideon moves to New York City and takes a job as a professor at a prestigious university. He quickly rises to the top of the academic world, but his ambition soon leads him to a career in politics. He joins a powerful political organization and soon finds himself in the middle of a power struggle between the organization's leader and a rival faction. Gideon's ambition and idealism are tested as he navigates the treacherous waters of politics. He must decide whether to stay true to his ideals or compromise them in order to achieve his goals. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about power, ambition, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
By Sinclair Lewis · First published 1943 · Genre: Satire, Realism, Social Criticism · 33 chapters