THE 1935 NOVEL THAT PREDICTED TRUMP’S SECOND TERM
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✍️ The article discusses the relevance of Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel 'It Can't Happen Here' in today's political climate, particularly in the context of the rise of fascist movements and the dangers of complacency.
👉 The novel 'It Can't Happen Here' was written in 1935 by Sinclair Lewis and predicted the rise of a fascist leader in the United States. 👉 The novel's protagonist, Doremus Jessup, is a small-town newspaper publisher who becomes increasingly radicalized as the fascist leader takes power. 👉 The fascist leader, Berzelius Windrip, is compared to Donald Trump, highlighting their shared characteristics, such as their use of populist rhetoric and their demonization of journalists. 👉 The article argues that the novel's warnings about the dangers of complacency and the rise of fascist movements remain relevant today.
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