Lewis, Sinclair

It Can't Happen Here

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ISBN 13:: 9780241310663
author:: Lewis, Sinclair
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.7 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Political, ,
Condition:: New
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A chilling tale of authoritarianism, Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel explores a world where a charismatic demagogue rises to power, promising to restore America's pride and prosperity. As the new regime takes hold, a newspaper editor struggles to comprehend the darkness unfolding around him.

This cautionary tale of liberal complacency in the face of populist tyranny serves as a haunting warning about the dangers of unchecked power and the erosion of democratic values. A powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction, Lewis's novel remains a timely and thought-provoking commentary on the human condition.

Published in 2017, this edition of "It Can't Happen Here" offers a fresh perspective on a classic work of American literature. With its thought-provoking themes and haunting portrayal of a dystopian America, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in politics, history, or the human condition.

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