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The American Senator
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781019533147
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.71
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The American Senator is a satirical novel about American politics and society during the nineteenth century. The story follows the adventures of Senator Elias Gotobed, a well-meaning but woefully ignorant politician from a rural backwater who is thrust into the cutthroat world of Washington politics. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, from scheming lobbyists to disgruntled constituents, and learns valuable lessons about the nature of power and corruption. Trollope's incisive wit and keen observations make this a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics.
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