Cover of Elmer GantryPS3523.E94 E6 1927a
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Elmer Gantry

by Sinclair Lewis

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Elmer Gantry is a 1927 satirical novel written by Sinclair Lewis that presents aspects of the religious activity of the United States in fundamentalist and evangelistic circles and the attitudes of the 1920s public toward it. Reverend Dr. Elmer Gantry, the protagonist, is attracted by drinking, chasing women, and making easy money.

First published 1927433 pages
823.91
Category
Literature
Priority
Recommended
Author works
5
Editions known
92
Classification
Dewey (DDC)
823.91813813.52
Library of Congress (LCC)
PS3523.E94 E6 1927aPS3523.E94 El 1979PZ0003.L5884 El 1979PS3523.E94
Subjects
American fictionAmerican fiction (fictional works by one author)ClergyCollege studentsEvangelistsEvangelists in fictionEvangelists--FictionFictionFiction, generalFiction, religiousHypocrisyMan-woman relationships
This edition
ISBN 9781726226424English
DATE DUE
First published1927
Film adaptation1960
StatusREAD

Adaptations

Works adapted from Elmer Gantry.

  • FilmElmer Gantry (1960)
  • AdaptationElmer Gantry

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