It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis (English) Paperback Book

Description: It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis New to Penguin Classics, Lewiss 1935 bestseller about a demagogue who becomes president of the United States is frighteningly contemporaryIts 1935 and discontent is rife in America. From the political margins appears Buzz Windrip, charismatic presidential candidate and inspired guesser at what political doctrines the people would like. Sweeping to power amid mass elation, he promises wealth for all and the dawn of a glorious new era. Small-town newspaper editor Doremus Jessup is worried, especially when the new regime becomes increasingly authoritarian. But what can one individual do to fight an all-powerful state? Sinclair Lewiss terrifying cautionary tale pits liberal complacency against popular fascism and shows- yes, it really can happen here. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover A vain, outlandish, anti-immigrant, fearmongering demagogue runs for President of the United States - and wins. Sinclair Lewiss chilling 1935 bestseller is the story of Buzz Windrip, Professional Common Man, who promises poor, angry voters that he will make America proud and prosperous once more, but takes the country down a far darker path. As the new regime slides into authoritarianism, newspaper editor Doremus Jessop cant believe it will last - but is he right? This cautionary tale of liberal complacency in the face of populist tyranny shows it really can happen here. An eerily prescient foreshadowing of current affairs Guardian Not only Lewiss most important book but one of the most important books ever produced in the United States New Yorker Author Biography Sinclair Lewis was born in 1885 in Minnesota. He attended Yale University and subsequently worked as a reporter and editor. In 1920, he had a major breakthrough with Main Street (1920), which was followed by Babbitt (1922) and many other successful novels. He won the Nobel Prize in 1930 and in 1935 wrote the bestselling It Cant Happen Here, a cautionary tale about the rise of a fascist president in America. He died in Rome in 1951. Review You cant read Lewis novel today without flashes of Trumpian recognition * Slate *An eerily prescient foreshadowing of current affairs * Guardian *Eighty years later the novel feels frighteningly contemporary * Salon *Not only Lewiss most important book but one of the most important books ever produced in the United States * New Yorker * Promotional New to Penguin Classics, Lewiss 1935 bestseller about a demagogue who becomes president of the United States is frighteningly contemporary. Review Text You cant read Lewis novel today without flashes of Trumpian recognition Review Quote You cant read Lewis novel today without flashes of Trumpian recognition-- Slate An eerily prescient foreshadowing of current affairs-- Guardian Eighty years later the novel feels frighteningly contemporary-- Salon Not only Lewiss most important book but one of the most important books ever produced in the United States-- New Yorker Promotional "Headline" New to Penguin Classics, Lewiss 1935 bestseller about a demagogue who becomes president of the United States is frighteningly contemporary. Details ISBN0241310660 Author Sinclair Lewis Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Year 2017 ISBN-10 0241310660 ISBN-13 9780241310663 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-01-20 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1885 Death 1951 Media Book DEWEY 813.52 Series Penguin Modern Classics Imprint Penguin Classics Pages 384 UK Release Date 2017-01-20 Alternative 9780241310670 Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-01-19 AU Release Date 2017-01-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101556548;

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