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Elmer Gantry
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023529754
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 648
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sinclair Lewis's Elmer Gantry is a searing satire of religious hypocrisy and corruption in 1920s America. This classic work of literary fiction explores the life of an evangelist whose charisma masks a deep-seated moral deficiency. Set against the backdrop of small-town revivals and fervent religious belief, the novel delves into the complexities of faith and the potential for its exploitation.
Lewis masterfully crafts a narrative that questions the sincerity of those in positions of religious authority. Elmer Gantry remains a powerful and relevant commentary on the allure of celebrity and the dangers of unchecked power, themes that continue to resonate. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience Lewis's sharp wit and insightful social commentary in its original form, a timeless exploration of faith and its discontents.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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