Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry

Author: Sinclair Lewis

Publisher: Standard Ebooks

Published: 2023-01-01T20:36:53Z

Total Pages: 567

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Elmer Gantry isn’t suited to be a lawyer, so he becomes a preacher instead. Although he experiences a variety of failures, and even more successes, Gantry ultimately finds this new career path suits him very well indeed—despite his drinking and womanizing. Throughout his time as a preacher Gantry progresses through the hierarchies of the Baptist and Methodist churches, dabbles in revivalism and “New Thought,” and even experiments with politics, all the while emerging from scandals relatively unscathed and ready to move onward and upward once again. Sinclair Lewis published the satirical Elmer Gantry in 1927 much to the dismay of the religious community. It was denounced from the pulpit, banned by many, and even engendered threats of violence. Despite this—or perhaps because of it—it went on to become a massive success and the best selling novel of that year. One of the most savage satirical assaults against institutionalized religion and its hypocrisy in American literature, Elmer Gantry continues to be a window into a particularly important aspect of American history. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith

Author: Sinclair Lewis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1649741286

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Arrowsmith has been inspirational for several generations of med students. Martin Arrowsmith agonizes over his career and life decisions never sure if he’s making the correct descisions. While the book details Arrowsmith's pursuit of the noble ideals of medical research for the benefit of mankind and of selfless devotion to the care of patients, Lewis throws many less noble temptations and self deceptions in Arrowsmith’s path. The attractions of financial security, recognition, even wealth and power distract Arrowsmith from his original plan to follow in the footsteps of his first mentor, Max Gottlieb, a brilliant but abrasive bacteriologist. A powerful novel that asks more questions than it answers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

Main Street
Main Street

Author: Sinclair Lewis

Publisher: First Avenue Editions TM

Published: 2022-08-01

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1728468884

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Carol Milford dreams of living in a small, rural town. But Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, isn't the paradise she'd imagined. First published in 1920, this unabridged edition of the Sinclair Lewis novel is an American classic, considered by many to be his most noteworthy and lasting work. As a work of social satire, this complex and compelling look at small-town America in the early 20th century has earned its place among the classics.

Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry

Author: Sinclair Lewis

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13:

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Enter the provocative world of "Elmer Gantry" by Sinclair Lewis, a gripping tale of ambition, hypocrisy, and redemption set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. Follow the tumultuous journey of Elmer Gantry, a charismatic and cunning preacher whose rise to power is marked by scandal, deceit, and moral reckoning. Step into the shoes of Elmer Gantry as he navigates the treacherous waters of the evangelical movement, using his charm and charisma to manipulate his followers and advance his own agenda. From his humble beginnings as a small-town salesman to his meteoric rise as a renowned preacher, Gantry's story is a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition and moral corruption. Throughout "Elmer Gantry," readers will encounter a cast of vividly drawn characters, each with their own hopes, fears, and flaws. From the devout believers who hang on Gantry's every word to the skeptical journalists and disillusioned former colleagues who seek to expose his hypocrisy, Lewis paints a nuanced portrait of American society at a crossroads. The overall tone and mood of "Elmer Gantry" are one of biting satire and social commentary, as Lewis exposes the hypocrisy and moral bankruptcy lurking beneath the surface of the evangelical movement. With its sharp wit and incisive critique, this novel offers a searing indictment of the intersection of religion, politics, and power in American life. While critical reception may vary, one thing remains clear: "Elmer Gantry" has stood the test of time as a classic work of American literature, beloved by readers and scholars alike for its powerful storytelling and incisive social commentary. With its exploration of timeless themes such as ambition, faith, and morality, this novel continues to resonate with readers of all generations. As you delve into the pages of "Elmer Gantry" by Sinclair Lewis, you'll find yourself captivated by the compelling characters, gripping plot, and thought-provoking themes that have made this novel a literary classic. Whether you're a fan of American literature, social satire, or simply a compelling story well told, "Elmer Gantry" offers a riveting and unforgettable reading experience. Don't miss your chance to explore the complex and captivating world of "Elmer Gantry" by Sinclair Lewis. Let this timeless novel challenge your assumptions, provoke your thoughts, and ignite your imagination as you journey through the tumultuous landscape of early 20th-century America.

Shirley Jones
Shirley Jones

Author: Shirley Jones

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1476725969

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The actress and singer explores her life and career, examining "the real flesh-and-blood Shirley Jones, not just the movie star or Mrs. Partridge"--Dust jacket flap.

The Minnesota Stories of Sinclair Lewis
The Minnesota Stories of Sinclair Lewis

Author: Sinclair Lewis

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780873515153

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Sinclair Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, applied subversive satire and razor wit in his portrayals of American life. Born and raised in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, he was one of the earliest writers to attack the myth of the noble, happy, American small town. Main Street, which he described as his "first novel to rouse the embattled peasantry," was praised and reviled--and immensely popular. This initial success was followed by such accomplished books as Babbitt, Arrowsmith, Elmer Gantry, and Dodsworth, classics that today hold a prominent place in the American canon. Among the best of Lewis's works were short stories that he wrote for the popular magazines of the day. The Minnesota Stories of Sinclair Lewis collects the finest of these stories, acerbic tales set in Minnesota that reflect his favorite themes: local boosterism, the plight of strong women, native fascism, the grip of materialism. Lewis inserts himself as a character in two tales: he travels to Main Street's Gopher Prairie, where he talks to Dr. Will Kennicott, and to Babbitt's Zenith, where George Babbitt gives him a piece of his mind. Two of these stories have never been published, and six have not been reprinted since they first appeared.

One Lucky Bastard
One Lucky Bastard

Author: Roger Moore

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-10-21

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1493015583

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In a career that spans over seven decades, Roger Moore has been at the very heart of Hollywood. Of course, he’s an actor and has starred in films that have made him famous the world over; but he’s also a tremendous prankster, joker and raconteur. Despite the fact that he is well known as one of the nicest guys in the business, on and off the screen he has always been up for some fun. In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, Moore lifts the lid on the movie business, from Hollywood to Pinewood. One Lucky Bastard features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers including, Tony Curtis, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, David Niven, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, John Mills, Peter Sellers, Michael Winner, Cubby Broccoli, and many more. Wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, these extraordinary tales from the world of the movies is vintage Moore at his very best.

The Preservationist
The Preservationist

Author: Justin Kramon

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1639361146

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To Sam Blount, meeting Julia is the best thing that has ever happened to him. Working at the local college and unsuccessful in his previous relationships, he’d been feeling troubled about his approaching fortieth birthday, “a great beast of a birthday,” as he sees it, but being with Julia makes him feel young and hopeful. Julia Stilwell, a freshman trying to come to terms with a recent tragedy that has stripped her of her greatest talent, is flattered by Sam’s attention. But their relationship is tested by a shy young man with a secret, Marcus Broley, who is also infatuated with Julia. Told in alternating points of view, The Preservationist is the riveting tale of Julia and Sam's relationship, which begins to unravel as the threat of violence approaches and Julia becomes less and less sure whom she can trust.

The Spectator Bird
The Spectator Bird

Author: Wallace Stegner

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2013-04-04

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0141392339

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Literary agent Joe Allston, the central character of Stegner's novel All the Little Live Things, is now retired and, in his own words, 'just killing time until time gets around to killing me.' His parents and his only son are long dead, leaving him with neither ancestors nor descendants, tradition nor ties. His job, trafficking the talent of others, had not been his choice. He passes through life as a spectator. A postcard from an old friend causes Allston to return to the journals of a trip he and his wife had taken years before, a journey to his mother's birthplace, where he'd sought a link with the past. The memories of that trip, both grotesque and poignant, move through layers of time and meaning, and reveal that Joe Allston isn't quite spectator enough. Wallace Stegner was the author of, among other works of fiction, Remembering Laughter (1973); The Big Rock Candy Mountain (1943); Joe Hill (1950); All the Little Live Things (1967, Commonwealth Club Gold Medal); A Shooting Star (1961); Angle of Repose (1971, Pulitzer Prize); Recapitulation (1979); Crossing to Safety (1987); and Collected Stories (1990). His nonfiction includes Beyond the Hundredth Meridian (1954); Wolf Willow (1963); The Sound of Mountain Water (essays, 1969); The Uneasy Chair: A Biography of Bernard deVoto (1964); American Places (with Page Stegner, 1981); and Where the Bluebird Sings to the Lemonade Springs: Living and Writing in the West (1992). Three short stories have won O.Henry prizes, and in 1980 he received the Robert Kirsch Award from the Los Angeles Times for his lifetime literary achievements.