All The King's Men
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert Penn Warren
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1981
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Robert Penn Warren's "All the King's Men" is a powerful work of political fiction that chronicles the rise and fall of Willie Stark, a charismatic and ruthless governor in the American South. Inspired by the real-life figure of Huey Long, the novel dissects the corrupting influence of power and the moral compromises made in its pursuit. Through the eyes of journalist Jack Burden, the narrative presents a complex exploration of idealism, cynicism, and the blurred lines between good and evil. This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic offers a timeless commentary on American democracy and the human condition, making it essential reading for those interested in political drama and Southern literature.
Author: Robert Penn Warren
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1981
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Robert Penn Warren's "All the King's Men" is a powerful work of political fiction that chronicles the rise and fall of Willie Stark, a charismatic and ruthless governor in the American South. Inspired by the real-life figure of Huey Long, the novel dissects the corrupting influence of power and the moral compromises made in its pursuit. Through the eyes of journalist Jack Burden, the narrative presents a complex exploration of idealism, cynicism, and the blurred lines between good and evil. This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic offers a timeless commentary on American democracy and the human condition, making it essential reading for those interested in political drama and Southern literature.