Henderson the Rain King

Henderson the Rain King

by Saul Bellow
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Publisher:
Penguin Classics
Genre:Africa
Language: en
Published:2007
ISBN13:9780141188805
ISBN10:0141188804

About the Book

Bellow evokes all the rich colour and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson's awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life earns him the admiration of the tribe - but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. A hilarious, often ribald story, HENDERSON THE RAIN KING is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.