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“On the whole, with scandalous exceptions, Democracy has given the ordinary worker more dignity than he ever had.”

Quote by Sinclair Lewis

Book:It Can't Happen Here

Work

It Can't Happen Here

A speculative fiction work that depicts a fictionalized version of the United States under a dictatorial regime, examining the rise of an authoritarian leader and the consequences for American democracy. more

Author

American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more

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