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It Can't Happen Here: Book Guide, Author and Facts

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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It Can't Happen Here is a semi-satirical American political novel published in 1935. It's Plot centers around newspaperman Doremus Jessup's struggle against the fascist regime of America' new president, Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip. Windripis elected on a platform promising to restore prosperity and $5,000 a year for all citizens. Once in office, however, he becomes a dictator, among other things, putting his enemies in concentration camps.

Quick facts about It Can't Happen Here

  • Title: It Can't Happen Here
  • Author: Sinclair Lewis
  • First published: 1935
  • Genre: anti-fascist movements, presidents, newspaper editors
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL51145W

Where to read It Can't Happen Here

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is It Can't Happen Here about?

It Can't Happen Here is a semi-satirical American political novel published in 1935.

Who wrote It Can't Happen Here?

It Can't Happen Here was written by Sinclair Lewis.

When was It Can't Happen Here published?

It Can't Happen Here was first published in 1935.

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