It Can't Happen Here. Illustrated
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It Can't Happen Here. Illustrated

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It Can't Happen Here. Illustrated

About this book

Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here is a chilling political satire and dystopian novel that remains startlingly relevant decades after its initial publication in 1935. In this illustrated edition, Lewis's prescient tale is brought to life with visual depth, enhancing the reader's engagement with a cautionary vision of democracy under siege. The novel follows Doremus Jessup, a small-town newspaper editor in Vermont, as he witnesses the rise of Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, a populist demagogue who wins the U.S. presidency on promises of economic reform, nationalism, and traditional values. Once in power, Windrip dismantles democratic institutions and establishes a fascist regime, supported by a paramilitary force known as the Minute Men. As civil liberties vanish, Jessup is forced to confront the cost of passivity and the urgency of resistance. Lewis wrote It Can't Happen Here in response to the rise of authoritarian movements in Europe and the growing threat of fascism worldwide. But the novel's power lies in its portrayal of how tyranny can take root not just in far-off dictatorships but right at home, through manipulation, fear, and political apathy. The novel is not only a political warning but also a deeply human story of courage, fear, and the resilience of conscience. Jessup's moral evolution reminds us that the defense of democracy depends on ordinary people making extraordinary choices. This illustrated edition of It Can't Happen Here invites readers to rediscover a classic work whose message has only gained urgency in modern times—reminding us that freedom is never guaranteed, and vigilance is always necessary.

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Information

Publisher
Asimis Books
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9786178622916
Subtopic
Classics

Table of contents

  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII
  8. Chapter VIII
  9. Chapter IX
  10. Chapter X
  11. Chapter XI
  12. Chapter XII
  13. Chapter XIII
  14. Chapter XIV
  15. Chapter XV
  16. Chapter XVI
  17. Chapter XVII
  18. Chapter XVIII
  19. Chapter XIX
  20. Chapter XX
  21. Chapter XXI
  22. Chapter XXII
  23. Chapter XXIII
  24. Chapter XXIV
  25. Chapter XXV
  26. Chapter XXVI
  27. Chapter XXVII
  28. Chapter XXVIII
  29. Chapter XXIX
  30. Chapter XXX
  31. Chapter XXXI
  32. Chapter XXXII
  33. Chapter XXXIII
  34. Chapter XXXIV
  35. Chapter XXXV
  36. Chapter XXXVI
  37. Chapter XXXVII
  38. Chapter XXXVIII

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