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 582nd greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 341
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
-
- Henderson O Rei Da Chuva
- Henderson the Rain King
- Henderson, o Rei da Chuva
- Il Re Della Pioggia
- Il re della pioggia
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 17th on The 16 Greatest Books of All Time (NYU Local)
- 21st on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- For The Love of Books (For The Love of Books)