{"product_id":"book-hlvo","title":"Elmer Gantry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA blistering rebuke of religious hypocrisy,\u003cem\u003e Elmer Gantry\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a charismatic and manipulative social climber who rises to power within his church, despite his insincerity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1927, the novel created a furor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49378141831472,"sku":"BDhlvo","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [ZE]","offer_id":49378141864240,"sku":"ZEhlvo","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD [ZM]","offer_id":49378141897008,"sku":"ZMhlvo","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/413814-hlvo-Square.jpg?v=1734931178","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hlvo","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}