# Henderson the Rain King

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- Authors: [Saul Bellow](https://www.bookquiver.com/saul-bellow)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2013-04-04
- Genres: Fiction: literary and general non-genre, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Classic fiction: literary and general, Romance, Fiction in translation

## Description

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. A hilarious, often ribald story, HENDERSON THE RAIN KING is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.

## Editions

### Henderson the Rain King

- Publisher: penguin_classics
- ISBN: 978-01-4118-880-5
- Pages: 336
- Published: 2019-08-01
- Language: en_GB

### Henderson the Rain King

- Publisher: Penguin
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4191-381-0
- Published: 2013-04-04
- Language: en_GB

### Henderson the Rain King

- Publisher: penguin_classics
- ISBN: 978-01-4310-548-0
- Pages: 352
- Published: 2012-12-24
- Language: en_US

## This book in other languages

- [HENDERSON, O REI DA CHUVA](https://www.bookquiver.com/saul-bellow/pt/henderson-o-rei-da-chuva) (pt_PT)
- [Гендерсон, повелитель дощу](https://www.bookquiver.com/sol-bellou/uk/henderson-povelytel-doshchu) (uk_UA)