It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis
The novel is a cautionary tale that depicts the rise of a populist politician who becomes President of the United States by exploiting economic and social fears. Once in power, he imposes authoritarian rule, tramples on civil liberties, and pushes the country toward fascism. The story serves as a grim warning about the fragility of democracy and the dangers of demagoguery, illustrating how easily a free society can be overtaken by a dictatorship when the populace is swayed by promises of easy solutions to complex problems.
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- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Eso No Puede Pasar Aquí
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