It Can't Happen Here
It Can't Happen Here is a dystopian work by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1935. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control and dystopian social satire, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Sinclair Lewis |
|---|---|
| First published | 1935 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781983115592 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
It Can't Happen Here is a 1930s dystopia by Sinclair Lewis. It is first published in United States and originally written in American English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control and dystopian social satire, surfacing rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including anti-fascist movements, presidents, newspaper editors, fiction, drama, and science fiction. The edition on file runs about 417 pages, has been issued by Penguin, and carries ISBN 9781983115592. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was It Can't Happen Here published?
It Can't Happen Here was first published in 1935.
Who wrote It Can't Happen Here?
It Can't Happen Here was written by Sinclair Lewis.
What kind of dystopia is It Can't Happen Here?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, Social satire, with themes of Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of It Can't Happen Here?
A catalogued edition of It Can't Happen Here carries ISBN-13 9781983115592.
