Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, playwright, and short-story writer. He was born in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and attended Yale University. Lewis was active during the early 20th century and is associated with the literary movement known as American realism. He was known for his satirical and critical portrayals of American society and culture.
Lewis’s most influential works include Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), and Elmer Gantry (1927). Main Street is a novel that critiques small-town life in America, while Babbitt satirizes the middle-class culture and values of the 1920s. Elmer Gantry is a novel that explores the hypocrisy and corruption of religious leaders in America.
In 1930, Lewis became the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He continued to write and publish until his death in 1951. Lewis’s legacy as a writer is his ability to capture the essence of American society and culture during the early 20th century.
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1961: Elmer Gantry, by Sinclair Lewis
$45.00Elmer Gantry, by Sinclair Lewis, is a classic novel published by Dell Publishing in New York in 1961. The 450-page vintage paperback features turquoise page edges and is in very good condition with minor signs of wear on the cover and bottom edges.
The book follows the story of Elmer Gantry, a charismatic and opportunistic young man who becomes a successful and controversial evangelist. Set in the 1920s, the novel explores themes of religion, morality, and the pursuit of power. This vintage copy is a valuable addition to any book collection, offering readers a glimpse into the social and religious landscape of early 20th century America.