Henderson the Rain King
by Bellow, Saul
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- Seller
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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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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Details
- Bookseller
- Evening Star Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 00002513
- Title
- Henderson the Rain King
- Author
- Bellow, Saul
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Viking Press (1959)
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1959
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