The Job: An American Novel

"The Job" is an early work by Sinclair Lewis that explores themes of women's rights and workplace challenges through the story of Una Golden, who moves from her small Pennsylvania town to New York to work in commercial real estate. As she navigates her career and personal life, Una faces societal expectations and gender-based obstacles, making her journey both a professional and personal discovery. Published in 1917, the novel is recognized as an early literary declaration supporting the rights and independence of working women.