Discuss "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis
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It Can't Happen Here is a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy, an alarming, eerily timeless look at how fascism could take hold in America. Written during the Great Depression when America was largely oblivious to Hitler's aggression, it juxtaposes sharp political satire with the chillingly realistic rise of a President who becomes a dictator to "save the nation." Now finally back in print, It Can't Happen Here remains uniquely important, a shockingly prescient novel that's as fresh and contemporary as today's news. – Description via GoodReads
Approximately 104,000 words
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A book discussion for readers curious about democracy and fascism; examining a Sinclair Lewis novel to sharpen insight into contemporary political risks.
AI summary
By Meetup
A book discussion for readers curious about democracy and fascism; examining a Sinclair Lewis novel to sharpen insight into contemporary political risks.
