Lewis, Sinclair 1885-1954 creator Scharnhorst, Gary Meyer, Michael 1945- text Political plays. Drama. nyu New York Signet Classics 2014 1st ed. monographic eng

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396 pages ; 20 cm. Sinclair Lewis's "It Can't Happen Here" is a chillingly prophetic political satire that chronicles the rise of Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, a populist demagogue who wins the American presidency by promising to restore prosperity and traditional values. Once in power, Windrip quickly dismantles democratic institutions, replaces the judiciary with military courts, and enforces a fascist regime through his private militia, the "Minute Men." The narrative follows Doremus Jessup, a liberal newspaper editor from Vermont, as he evolves from a skeptical observer to a leader in the underground resistance, ultimately illustrating that even a nation built on liberty is not immune to the siren song of authoritarianism and the erosion of civil rights. Sinclair Lewis; epilogue by Gary Scharnhorst ; introduction by Michael Meyer. Presidents Election Drama Anti-fascist movements Drama Newspaper editors Drama Dictators Drama Fascists Drama Vermont Drama Canada Drama PS3523.E94 I8 1938 9780451465641 0451465644 39012294 DLC 790322 20260415133833.0 6906479 eng