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Henderson the Rain King
novel by Bellow
Henderson the Rain King, seriocomic novel by Saul Bellow, published in 1959. The novel examines the midlife crisis of Eugene Henderson, an unhappy millionaire.
The story concerns Hendersonās search for meaning. A larger-than-life 55-year-old who has accumulated money, position, and a large family, he nonetheless feels unfulfilled. He makes a spiritual journey to Africa, where he draws emotional sustenance from his encounters with a variety of African tribesmen. Deciding that his true destiny is as a healer, Henderson returns home, planning to enter medical school.
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