It Can't Happen Here

Name: It Can't Happen Here
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241310663
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By Sinclair Lewis

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis is a classic dystopian novel that examines the rise of authoritarianism in America. It follows the story of a small-town newspaper editor who becomes increasingly alarmed as a populist, fascist leader gains power, threatening democracy and civil liberties. The book is a sharp critique of political complacency and raises questions about the fragility of freedom.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking political fiction that explores the dangers of authoritarianism and the fragility of democracy. It offers a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of a dystopian American society, examining how fear and demagoguery can corrode the values of liberty and freedom. If you're interested in socially relevant stories, this novel's themes might resonate deeply with you.

It Can't Happen Here

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New to Penguin Classics, Lewis's 1935 bestseller about a demagogue who becomes president of the United States is frighteningly contemporary.

It's 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 Lewis's terrifying cautionary tale pits liberal complacency against popular fascism and shows—yes, it really can happen here.

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Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here draws chilling parallels to contemporary political climates, reminiscent of certain modern leaders. Critics note its striking foresight into current events and its enduring relevance, affirming the novel as not only Lewis's most significant work but also a seminal piece in American literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241310663

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics Sinclair Lewis

About the Author

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 Can't Happen Here, a cautionary tale about the rise of a fascist president in America. He died in Rome in 1951.