About the book
“Harry Crews is magnificently twisted and brutally funny.” - Carl Hiaasen
A Penguin Classic
Golden-haired, with the voice of an angel and a reputation as a healer, the Gospel Singer appeared on the cover of LIFE and brought thousands to their knees in Carnegie Hall. But for all his fame, he is a man in mortal torment that drives him back to his obscure and wretched hometown of Enigma, Georgia. But by the time his Cadillac pulls into Enigma, he discovers an old friend is being held at tenuous bay from a lynch mob. As Harry Crews’s first novel unfolds, the Gospel Singer is forced to give way to his torment, and in doing so he reveals to the believers who have gathered at his feet just how little he is God’s man, and how much he has contributed to the corruption of each of them.
Editions of The Gospel Singer
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143135098
- EBook
- ISBN 9780525506775
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593557990
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593558003
Read an Excerpt
“Harry Crews is magnificently twisted and brutally funny.” - Carl Hiaasen
A Penguin Classic
Golden-haired, with the voice of an angel and a reputation as a healer, the Gospel Singer appeared on the cover of LIFE and brought thousands to their knees in Carnegie Hall. But for all his fame, he is a man in mortal torment that drives him back to his obscure and wretched hometown of Enigma, Georgia. But by the time his Cadillac pulls into Enigma, he discovers an old friend is being held at tenuous bay from a lynch mob. As Harry Crews’s first novel unfolds, the Gospel Singer is forced to give way to his torment, and in doing so he reveals to the believers who have gathered at his feet just how little he is God’s man, and how much he has contributed to the corruption of each of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gospel Singer about?
“Harry Crews is magnificently twisted and brutally funny.” - Carl Hiaasen
A Penguin Classic
Golden-haired, with the voice of an angel and a reputation as a healer, the Gospel Singer appeared on the cover of LIFE and brought thousands to their knees in Carnegie Hall. But for all his fame, he is a man in mortal torment that drives him back to his obscure and wretched hometown of Enigma, Georgia. But by the time his Cadillac pulls into Enigma, he discovers an old friend is being held at tenuous bay from a lynch mob. As Harry Crews’s first novel unfolds, the Gospel Singer is forced to give way to his torment, and in doing so he reveals to the believers who have gathered at his feet just how little he is God’s man, and how much he has contributed to the corruption of each of them.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Gospel Singer?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Gospel Singer?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Gospel Singer?
Harry Crews
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Gospel Singer is available as paperback(ISBN 9780143135098) and ebook(ISBN 9780525506775) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593557990) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593558003)
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