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The rise of Berzelius Buzz Windrip, a demagogue who becomes President of the United States, sets the stage for a chilling exploration of totalitarianism in this semi-satirical novel. Windrip capitalizes on fear, promising economic reforms and a return to traditional values, only to impose a ruthless regime with a paramilitary force. The story follows journalist Doremus Jessup as he resists this oppressive government, highlighting themes of political corruption and the fragility of democracy. Its relevance resonates with contemporary issues, making it a strikingly prescient work.
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It Can't Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- It Can't Happen Here
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sinclair Lewis
- Publisher
- Rupa Publications
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9789355222107
- Category
- Fiction, Poetry, Humor, Alternative history
- Description
- The rise of Berzelius Buzz Windrip, a demagogue who becomes President of the United States, sets the stage for a chilling exploration of totalitarianism in this semi-satirical novel. Windrip capitalizes on fear, promising economic reforms and a return to traditional values, only to impose a ruthless regime with a paramilitary force. The story follows journalist Doremus Jessup as he resists this oppressive government, highlighting themes of political corruption and the fragility of democracy. Its relevance resonates with contemporary issues, making it a strikingly prescient work.