Elmer Gantry

Published in 1927, 'Elmer Gantry' by Sinclair Lewis follows the story of a morally corrupt salesman who rises to prominence in the world of evangelism. Through his interactions with Sister Sharon Falconer and Lulu Bains, the novel critiques the hypocrisy, greed, and corrupting influence of power within religious revivalism. Notable for its sharp social commentary, the book became a bestseller and was adapted into a film in 1960 starring Burt Lancaster.