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Henderson, the rain king; a novel.
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Henderson, the rain king; a novel.

Author: Saul Bellow
Publisher: London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson [1960, ©1959]
Edition/Format:   Book : Fiction : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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. He makes a spiritual journey to Africa, where he draws emotional sustenance from experiences with African tribes.
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Genre/Form: Fiction
Material Type: Fiction
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Saul Bellow
OCLC Number: 17240
Description: 341 p. 21 cm.

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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. He makes a spiritual journey to Africa, where he draws emotional sustenance from experiences with African tribes.

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