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All the King's Men

by Robert Penn Warren
Michael Emerson
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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.
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Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781501987533
  • File size: 602590 KB
  • Release date: March 10, 2018
  • Duration: 20:55:23

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  • ISBN: 9781501987533
  • File size: 603334 KB
  • Release date: March 10, 2018
  • Duration: 20:55:11
  • Number of parts: 24
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Classic Literature Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1060
Text Difficulty:6-9

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.
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Classic Literature Fiction