Henderson the Rain King

A story of a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson's awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life earns him the admiration of the tribe - but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. Bellow evokes all the rich colour and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson''s awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life earns him the admiration of the tribe - but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah.

• | Author: Saul Bellow
• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Oct 25, 2007
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780141188805
• | ISBN-10: 0141188804