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Henderson the Rain King
Henderson the Rain King
Author: Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow's novel poses the unlikely question: Can a 55 year old millionaire from Connecticut find his happiness as the sacramental rain king of a primitive African tribe? The answer seems to be Yes, if his teeth hold out.. Henderson is a picturesque hero in the great tradition, full of bizarre vitality, with affinities to both Odysseus and to...  more »
ISBN: 260041
Publication Date: 1958
Pages: 286
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Publisher: Fawcett Crest
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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American who has lost his way in life (or never had it) goes to deep Africa and discusses reality with a tribal king. Very odd, but interesting.
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Bellow evokes all the rich color and exotic customs of a highly imagionary Africa in thos comic novel about a middle-age American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an Afican tribe.


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