Elmer Gantry
Sinclair Lewis
May 2023 · Naxos of America, Inc. · Narrated by Adam Sims
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17 hr 13 min
Unabridged
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A blistering rebuke of religious hypocrisy, Elmer Gantry is the story of a charismatic and manipulative social climber who rises to power within his church, despite his insincerity. Though he preaches against immorality and temptation, Reverend Dr Elmer Gantry can’t seem to give up his own vices, and he leaves a trail of broken people behind him in his pursuit of pleasure and power, betraying anybody and doing anything to get ahead. Published in 1927, the novel created a furore upon its publication, resulting in threats of violence against the author, who was called ‘Satan’s cohort’. However, the book was a commercial success, and it is considered a landmark in American literature. It is recognised today for its prescient depiction of power and fanaticism.
About the author
An experienced and award-winning stage actor, Adam Sims’s credits include The Madness of George III (Leeds Playhouse), Alice in Wonderland (RSC), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Regent’s Park), and Snake in Fridge (Royal Exchange Manchester). Film and TV credits include Band of Brothers (HBO) and Lost in Space. He has recorded hundreds of audiobooks and has won multiple awards including the APA/Audible Audiobook Narrator of the Year Award. Titles recorded for Naxos AudioBooks include The Scarlet Letter, Washington Square, Never Cry Wolf, The Book of Disquiet and Nightmare Alley.
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