It Can't Happen Here
Sinclair Lewis
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It Can't Happen Here
Published
1935
Pages
470
Description
It Can't Happen Here is a semi-satirical American political novel published in 1935. It's Plot centers around newspaperman Doremus Jessup's struggle against the fascist regime of America' new president, Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip. Windripis elected on a platform promising to restore prosperity and $5,000 a year for all citizens. Once in office, however, he becomes a dictator, among other things, putting his enemies in concentration camps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in It Can't Happen Here?
This edition of It Can't Happen Here has approximately 470 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read It Can't Happen Here?
For most readers, It Can't Happen Here typically takes between 9h 48m and 6h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 117,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 117,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of It Can't Happen Here?
The estimated word count for It Can't Happen Here is approximately 117,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of It Can't Happen Here?
It Can't Happen Here was written by Sinclair Lewis.
When was It Can't Happen Here published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1935. The original work may have been published on a different date.