"The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" is a novel written by Sloan Wilson, published in 1955. It tells the story of Tom Rath, a World War II veteran struggling to balance his career, family life, and personal aspirations in post-war America. The title character symbolizes the conformity and pressures of suburban life during the 1950s. The book explores themes of identity, ambition, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing society. It critiques the corporate culture of the time and highlights the emotional toll of societal expectations on individuals, making it a significant work in American literature.