It blazes as fiercely and scintillatingly as a forest fire.
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A hilarious, often ribald story, Henderson the Rain King is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.
Henderson\'s awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life win him the admiration of the tribe--but it is his gift for maKing Rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. (San Francisco Examiner) A Penguin Classic Saul Bellow evokes all the rich colors and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this acclaimed comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeKing a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe.
In this it is a giant among novels.
There is life here; a great rage to live more fully.
It blazes as fiercely and scintillatingly as a forest fire
