Henderson the Rain King/
Saul Bellow.
- New York: Penguin Group Inc. , 1986,1987.
- 341 p. ; 20cm.
"Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature". - From back cover.
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.
9780140189421
American Travel. Pride and Vanity.--Africa.--Fiction.