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Democracy An American Novel

Democracy An American Novel

Adams, Henry

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Classic FictionGeneral Fiction

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 9361155849
ISBN13: 9789361155840
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Feb 1 2024
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Democracy: An American Novel is a political novel written by Henry Adams. The book offers a satirical and critical viewpoint on the political and social climate of the Gilded Age while examining the difficulties and intricacies of American democracy. The protagonist of the story is a young widow from New York named Madeleine Lee. She relocates to Washington, D.C., and becomes caught up in the political intrigue of the nation's capital. Adams explores the underlying workings of American democracy via Madeleine's experiences, illuminating the power battles, corruption, and moral quandaries that define the political system. The work stands out for its incisive social criticism, critical analysis of the political system, and depiction of the conflict between idealism and the brutal realities of American politics. Adams looks at issues like how much money plays a role in politics, how important the press is, and how interpersonal ties affect political judgement. Considered a classic piece of American political fiction, Democracy provides readers with a provocative look at the difficulties of democratic government.

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