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.
Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist known for his satirical portrayal of middle-class American life in the early 20th century. His most famous work, "Main Street," critiqued the conformity and materialism of small-town America. Lewis's realistic writing style and social commentary made him a pioneer in American literature.
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