• It Can Happen Here

It Can Happen Here, by Sinclair Lewis, is a cautionary tale exploring the rise of fascism in the United States. The novel follows Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, a demagogue who wins the presidency promising to restore traditional values and economic prosperity. Windrip's policies quickly lead to the suppression of dissent, the erosion of civil liberties, and the establishment of a totalitarian regime.

Through the eyes of Doremus Jessup, a Vermont newspaper editor, Lewis depicts the gradual slide into authoritarianism and the resistance against it. The book warns about the fragility of democracy and the dangers of political extremism, exploring themes of propaganda, fear, and the importance of individual courage in the face of tyranny. The novel remains relevant today, prompting readers to consider the potential for authoritarianism in their own societies.

• Author: Sinclair Lewis
• ISBN: 9780813059310
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Publication Date: 2016-08-16
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 480
• Genre: Political Fiction, Satire, Dystopian