“The novel that foreshadowed Donald Trump’s authoritarian appeal.”—Salon It Can’t Happen Here is the only one of Sinclair Lewis’s later novels to match the power of Main Street, Babbitt, and Arrowsmith. A cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy, it is an alarming, eerily timeless look at how fascism could take hold in America. Written during the Great Depression, when the country 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, sex, crime, and a liberal press. Called “a message to thinking Americans” by the Springfield Republican when it was published in 1935, It Can’t Happen Here is a shockingly prescient novel that remains as fresh and contemporary as today’s news. Includes an Introduction by Michael Meyer and an Afterword by Gary Scharnhorst

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis: In this thought-provoking novel, Sinclair Lewis paints a chilling picture of a fictional America on the brink of dictatorship. Set during the Great Depression, the story follows the rise of a charismatic and authoritarian politician who manipulates fear and promises radical change. As the country succumbs to tyranny, ordinary citizens are forced to confront their own complacency and the dangerous consequences of unchecked power. Key Aspects of the Book "It Can't Happen Here": Social and Political Commentary: Lewis uses the novel as a platform to offer incisive commentary on the dangers of demagoguery, the erosion of democratic values, and the vulnerability of society to authoritarian rule. Character Development: Through a cast of diverse characters, the book explores the complexities of human nature and how individuals respond to the challenges posed by a changing political landscape. Relevance and Warning: Despite being a work of fiction, "It Can't Happen Here" serves as a cautionary tale with enduring relevance, reminding readers of the importance of vigilance and safeguarding democratic institutions. Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American novelist and playwright known for his satirical and critical portrayal of American society. He was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (1930). Lewis was a prolific writer, and his works often tackled social, political, and cultural issues of his time. "It Can't Happen Here" exemplifies his keen insights into the human condition and his ability to use fiction to address pressing societal concerns.

This carefully crafted ebook: "IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE (Political Dystopia)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. It Can't Happen Here is a political novel which describes the rise of Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, a politician who defeats Franklin Delano Roosevelt and is elected President of the United States, after fomenting fear and promising drastic economic and social reforms while promoting a return to patriotism and "traditional" values. After his election, Windrip takes complete control of the government and imposes a plutocratic/totalitarian rule with the help of a ruthless paramilitary force, in the manner of Adolf Hitler and the SS. In the aftermath of the current presidential election in USA, the novel has regained its stature among the dystopian classics and has been lauded for its visionary outlook and the obvious tale of caution. Sinclair Lewis (1885–1951) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first writer from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works are known for their insightful and critical views of American capitalism and materialism between the wars as well as his strong characterizations of modern working

A renowned expert on genocide argues that there is a real risk of violent atrocities happening in the United States If many people were shocked by Donald Trump’s 2016 election, many more were stunned when, months later, white supremacists took to the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, chanting “Blood and Soil” and “Jews will not replace us!” Like Trump, the Charlottesville marchers were dismissed as aberrations—crazed extremists who did not represent the real US. It Can Happen Here demonstrates that, rather than being exceptional, such white power extremism and the violent atrocities linked to it are a part of American history. And, alarmingly, they remain a very real threat to the US today. Alexander Hinton explains how murky politics, structural racism, the promotion of American exceptionalism, and a belief that the US has have achieved a color-blind society have diverted attention from the deep roots of white supremacist violence in the US’s brutal past. Drawing on his years of research and teaching on mass violence, Hinton details the warning signs of impending genocide and atrocity crimes, the tools used by ideologues to fan the flames of hate, the origins of the far-right extremist ideas of white genocide and replacement, and the shocking ways in which “us” versus “them” violence is supported by racist institutions and policies. It Can Happen Here is an essential new assessment of the dangers of contemporary white power extremism in the United States. While revealing the threat of genocide and atrocity crimes that loom over the country, Hinton offers actions we can take to prevent it from happening, illuminating a hopeful path forward for a nation in crisis.

Published during the heyday of fascism in Europe, It Can’t Happen Here is a chilling cautionary tale by one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century, which is still startlingly relevant almost a century later. Charting the rise to power of Berzelius ‘Buzz’ Windrip, who whips his supporters into a frenzy while promising drastic reform under a banner of patriotism and traditional values, It Can’t Happen Here decries the tactics used by politicians to mobilise voters, and exposes the danger of authoritarianism arising from populist platforms, and the chaos such regimes can leave in their wake. 'An eerily prescient foreshadowing of current affairs.' (Guardian) 'The novel that foreshadowed Donald Trump’s authoritarian appeal.' (Salon)

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