Henderson the Rain King (Penguin Classics) Paperback - 2012
by Saul Bellow, Adam Kirsch (Introduction)
- Used
- Paperback
BELLOW EVOKES ALL THE RICH COLOR andexotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this acclaimedcomic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seekinga new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe.Henderson's awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion forlife win him the admiration of the tribe but it is his gift for makingrain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. A hilarious, oftenribald story, Henderson the Rain King is also a profound look at theforces that drive a man through life.
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- Title Henderson the Rain King (Penguin Classics)
- Author Saul Bellow, Adam Kirsch (Introduction)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Revised
- Condition Used:Good
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Classics, New York, New York
- Date 2012-12-24
- Features Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # DADAX0143105485
- ISBN 9780143105480 / 0143105485
- Weight 0.58 lbs (0.26 kg)
- Dimensions 7.78 x 5.12 x 0.58 in (19.76 x 13.00 x 1.47 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Humorous stories, Africa
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012031268
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Summary
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.
