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Henderson the Rain King.

Henderson the Rain King.

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Henderson the Rain King.

by Bellow, Saul

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New York: The Viking Press, 1959. Saul Bellow is the only author to have received three National Book Awards, for The Adventures of Augie March, Herzog, and Mr. Sammler’s Planet, in addition to both the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize. The Sunday Times praised these achievements when it revered "Bellow’s oeuvre [as] both timeless and ruthlessly contemporary." Henderson the Rain King was named one of the 100 greatest novels of the 20th century by Modern Library.

Synopsis

Saul Bellow evokes all the rich colors and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this acclaimed comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson’s awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life win him the admiration of the tribe—but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. A hilarious, often ribald story, Henderson the Rain King is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.

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Bookseller
Raptis Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
39004
Title
Henderson the Rain King.
Author
Bellow, Saul
Book Condition
Used
Publisher
The Viking Press
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1959
Keywords
Henderson The Rain King First Edition, Henderson the Rain King Signed First Edition, Saul Bellow Autograph

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