All The King's Men

All The King's Men

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Author: Robert Penn Warren
Binding: Hardback
Published: HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase: Good.

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 nature of power and the moral compromises made in its pursuit. Through the eyes of journalist Jack Burden, the narrative uncovers the intricate web of relationships, betrayals, and philosophical dilemmas that define Stark's reign. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel presents a timeless examination of American democracy, ambition, and the complex interplay between idealism and pragmatism.

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Description

Author: Robert Penn Warren
Binding: Hardback
Published: HARCOURT BRACE JOVANOVICH, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase: Good.

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 nature of power and the moral compromises made in its pursuit. Through the eyes of journalist Jack Burden, the narrative uncovers the intricate web of relationships, betrayals, and philosophical dilemmas that define Stark's reign. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel presents a timeless examination of American democracy, ambition, and the complex interplay between idealism and pragmatism.