It Can't Happen Here

[Ronin Truth]

It Can't Happen Here

The only one of Sinclair Lewis's later novels to match the power of Main Street, Babbitt, and Arrowsmith, It Can't Happen Here is a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy, an alarming, eerily timeless look at how fascism could take hold in America. Written during the Great Depression when America was largely oblivious to Hitler's aggression, it juxtaposes sharp political satire with the chillingly realistic rise of a President who becomes a dictator to save the nation from welfare cheats, rampant promiscuity, crime, and a liberal press. Now finally back in print, It Can't Happen Here remains uniquely important, a shockingly prescient novel that's as fresh and contemporary as today's news.

"Written at white heat." —Chicago Tribune

"A message to thinking Americans." —Springfield Republican

"Not only [Lewis's] most important book but one of the most important books ever produced in this country." —The New Yorker

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...ersion=service

[acptulsa]

It's not quite as human and full of character development as the other three they mentioned. It differs from the dystopians in that Orwell and Huxley just immerse you in dystopia. It's already in place when their books open. But Sinclair Lewis traces the rise of it. He followed the rise of the Third Reich, and I guess someone told him that couldn't happen in the U.S. This book is him demonstrating how it could.

It was never very popular when it was a new book, because it did seem impossible at the time--and probably was. Now great strides have been made, and not for good. Unfortunately, the book has become entirely believable. If you haven't read it, please do.

[Aratus]

Welcome to the TRUMP Administraion.
Let us pray fervently to God, Gods and/or
Goddesses ancient that Mike Pence keeps his
day job. Let's dread any increase or bonus
or promotion. By fate or (D) party antics.

[Aratus]

This is year TWO of Buzz Windrip's POTUS
stint. Enjoy! We all vote on 11/o6/18 again.