Henderson The Rain King by Saul Bellow
"Henderson The Rain King" is a novel about a wealthy, middle-aged American named Eugene Henderson who, unsatisfied with his life, travels to Africa in search of a deeper meaning. He becomes integrated into a tribe and is mistakenly thought to be the Rain King, a figure of great power and respect. Throughout the novel, Henderson grapples with his own personal growth, the meaning of life, and the clash of different cultures.
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- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 341
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Henderson O Rei Da Chuva
- Henderson the Rain King
- Henderson, o Rei da Chuva
- Il Re Della Pioggia
- Il re della pioggia
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This book is on the following 10 lists:
- 15th on Distinguished Fiction, 1945-1965. (New York Herald Tribune)
- 17th on The 16 Greatest Books of All Time (NYU Local)
- 21st on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 30th on Taking off the Reading Gloves (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
- 1712th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- 150 Great Reads (The Spokesman-Review Spokane Chronicle )
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- Everything You Should Read without Being a Library Rat (Book by Luiz Carlos Lisboa)
- For The Love of Books (For The Love of Books)