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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henderson_the_Rain_KingHenderson the Rain King - Wikipedia

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   Henderson the Rain King is a 1959 novel by Saul Bellow. The book's blend of philosophical discourse and comic adventure has helped make it one of his more popular works. The novel is said to be Bellow's favorite among his books. It was ranked number 21 on Modern Library 's list of the 100 Best Novels in the English language. Plot.

   • Author: Saul Bellow

   • Publish Year: 1959

2. www.britannica.com › topic › Henderson-the-Rain-KingHenderson the Rain King | Existentialism, Coming-of-Age, Satire

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   Henderson the Rain King, seriocomic novel by Saul Bellow, published in 1959. The novel examines the midlife crisis of Eugene Henderson, an unhappy millionaire. The story concerns Henderson’s search for meaning.

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4. www.goodreads.com › book › showHenderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow | Goodreads

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   Henderson and Romilayu travel on to the village of the Wariri. Here, Henderson impulsively performs a feat of strength by moving the giant wooden statue of the goddess Mummah and unwittingly becomes the Wariri Rain King, Sungo.

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   Apr 28, 2015 · Saul Bellow’s “Henderson the Rain King” divided critics when it was first published in 1959. James Parker and Francine Prose discuss the experience of reading the novel today. By James Parker....

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7. www.supersummary.com › henderson-the-rain-kingHenderson the Rain King Summary | SuperSummary

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   Get ready to explore Henderson the Rain King and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

8. www.amazon.ca › Henderson-Rain-King-Saul-Bellow › dpHenderson the Rain King Paperback – Dec 24 2012 - Amazon.ca

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   Dec 24, 2012 · After destroying the cistern, Henderson and his guide escape and try again with the Wariri tribe where he impresses the natives with his unparalleled feats of strength (Festivus, anyone?), which then propels him unwittingly into the position of sungo (rain king) when rain immediately follows.

   • Author: Saul Bellow

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   • Henderson the Rain King is a 1959 novel by Saul Bellow. The book's blend of philosophical discourse and comic adventure has helped make it one of his more popular works. The novel is said to be Bellow's favorite among his books. It was ranked number 21 on Modern Library 's list of the 100 Best Novels in the English language.

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   What is Henderson the Rain King about?

   • Henderson the Rain King, seriocomic novel by Saul Bellow, published in 1959. The novel examines the midlife crisis of Eugene Henderson, an unhappy millionaire. The story concerns Henderson’s search for meaning. A larger-than-life 55-year-old who has accumulated money, position, and a large family, he nonetheless feels unfulfilled.

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   How does Henderson become a king?

   • Next, he meets the Wariri tribe and their king, Dahfu. Henderson becomes the rain king, the Sungo, when he raises an idol during a rain ceremony. King Dahfu attempts to help Henderson move past the suffering he carries with him by having him spend time with a lion named Atti. Henderson is to try to be like the lion.

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   Is 'Henderson the Rain King' anti-poetry?

   • James Parker and Francine Prose discuss the experience of reading the novel today. The thing that holds up is the anti-poetry: the ugly-beautiful, slangy, blustery voice of Henderson. When I read, reread, re-encounter “Henderson the Rain King,” I do so in a state of naked amazement and gratitude.

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10. www.amazon.ca › Henderson-Rain-King-Saul-Bellow › dpHenderson the Rain King Paperback – Jan. 1 1996 - Amazon.ca

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    After destroying the cistern, Henderson and his guide escape and try again with the Wariri tribe where he impresses the natives with his unparalleled feats of strength (Festivus, anyone?), which then propels him unwittingly into the position of sungo (rain king) when rain immediately follows.

    • Author: Saul Bellow