Henderson, the rain king
Subtitle: a novel
By: Saul Bellow
Publisher: Viking Press
Published: 1959
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Americans; Fiction; Travel
Description: The novel examines the midlife crisis of Eugene Henderson, an unhappy millionaire. The story concerns Henderson's 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 experiences with African tribes.