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The novel explores the rise of a morally corrupt charlatan who abandons his legal ambitions to become a minister, reflecting on the hypocrisy within early 20th-century Christian fundamentalism. As Gantry, a young alcoholic and womanizer, ascends the ranks of the Methodist church, his actions starkly contrast with his preachings, leading to the downfall of those around him. Sinclair Lewis offers a sharp satire of revivalist movements and the individuals who exploit them, providing a compelling critique of American society during this period.
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Elmer Gantry, Sinclair Lewis
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2023
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- Titel
- Elmer Gantry
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Sinclair Lewis
- Uitgever
- Digireads.com
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2023
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 346
- ISBN13
- 9781420981285
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Historische romans, Religieuze onderwerpen, Klassiekers, Amerikaanse Literatuur, Tweetalige editie
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- Elmer Gantry
- Beoordeling
- 3,9 van 5
- Aantekening
- The novel explores the rise of a morally corrupt charlatan who abandons his legal ambitions to become a minister, reflecting on the hypocrisy within early 20th-century Christian fundamentalism. As Gantry, a young alcoholic and womanizer, ascends the ranks of the Methodist church, his actions starkly contrast with his preachings, leading to the downfall of those around him. Sinclair Lewis offers a sharp satire of revivalist movements and the individuals who exploit them, providing a compelling critique of American society during this period.