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Democracy An American Novel

Om Democracy An American Novel

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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  • Språk:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9789361155840
  • Bindende:
  • Paperback
  • Sider:
  • 166
  • Utgitt:
  • 1. februar 2024
  • Dimensjoner:
  • 140x9x216 mm.
  • Vekt:
  • 218 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-4 uker
Forventet levering: 27. november 2024

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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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