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.
The 544th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 341
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on For The Love of Books (For The Love of Books)
- 17th on The 16 Greatest Books of All Time (NYU Local)
- 21st on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 505th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)