Detailed view for the Book: All the King's Men

Title:

All the King's Men
 

Authors:

Genres:

Classic
Philosophy
Ethics and Morality

Editions:

# Date Publisher Binding Cover
1 1946-00-00 Harvest/HBJ  

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Blurb: 
This landmark book is a loosely fictionalized account of Governor Huey Long of Louisiana, one of the nation"s most astounding politicians. All the King"s Men tells the story of Willie Stark, a southern-fried politician who builds support by appealing to the common man and playing dirty politics with the best of the back-room deal-makers. Though Stark quickly sheds his idealism, his right-hand man, Jack Burden -- who narrates the story -- retains it and proves to be a thorn in the new governor"s side. Stark becomes a successful leader, but at a very high price, one that eventually costs him his life. The award-winning book is a play of politics, society and personal affairs, all wrapped in the cloak of history.