![]() ![]() Here, Henderson impulsively performs a feat of strength by moving the giant wooden statue of the goddess Mummah and unwittingly becomes the Wariri Rain King, Sungo. Henderson and Romilayu travel to the village of the Wariri. Henderson attempts to save the Arnewi by ridding them of the frogs, but his enthusiastic scheme ends in disaster, destroying the frogs and the village's cistern. He learns that the cistern from which the Arnewi get their drinking water is plagued by frogs, thus rendering the water "unclean" according to local taboos. Romilayu leads Henderson to the village of the Arnewi, where Henderson befriends the leaders of the village. ![]() Upon reaching Africa, Henderson splits with his original group and hires a native guide, Romilayu. Despite his riches, high social status, and physical prowess, he feels restless and unfulfilled, and harbors a spiritual void that manifests itself as an inner voice crying out "I want, I want, I want." Hoping to discover what the voice wants, Henderson goes to Africa. It was ranked number 21 on Modern Library's list of the 100 Best Novels in the English language.Įugene Henderson is a troubled middle-aged man. The novel is said to be Bellow's favorite among his books. The book's blend of philosophical discourse and comic adventure has helped make it one of his more popular works. ![]() Henderson the Rain King is a 1959 novel by Saul Bellow. ![]()
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