- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
AbeBooks seller since December 10, 2024
Association member: ESA
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 25.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical novel that follows the rise and moral decline of Elmer Gantry, a charismatic and ambitious preacher. The story explores his journey from a morally questionable college student to a powerful, yet corrupt, evangelist. Gantry uses his charm and oratory skills to manipulate followers, gain wealth, and achieve success in the world of religious revivalism. However, beneath his public persona, he struggles with personal vices, hypocrisy, and a lack of true faith. The novel critiques the commercialization of religion, the exploitation of people's faith for personal gain, and the moral contradictions of American society in the early 20th century. Through Gantry's character, Lewis presents a scathing examination of religious institutions and their leaders.
Seller Inventory # F.SIN.1927.1
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Elmer Gantry
- Author
- Sinclair Lewis
- Publisher
- P.F. Collier & Son Company
- Publication year
- 1927
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Fiction
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 2 to 5 business days | 1 to 2 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 26.00 |
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Store description
A thoughtfully curated collection of unique and vintage literature. Small business in Historic Manassas, Virginia.
Specialty
Used/Vintage BooksAssociation member
Seller's business information
The Archives
VA, U.S.A.
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