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Elmer Gantry · Chapter
Dedication explained
The author dedicates the book to H.
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The author dedicates the book to H. L. Mencken, expressing profound admiration.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…
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