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 most enduringly popular works.
It is said to be Bellow's own favorite amongst his books.
It was ranked 21 on Modern Library's list of the 100 Best Novels.
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Backing against a thin rain from the west....”
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The King shall do it. Must he be deposed?
The King shall be contented. Must he lose
The name of King? a’ God’s name let it go.”
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