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Literary Fiction· United States

All the King's Men

by Robert Penn Warren
Aggregate Editorial Score62/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 1947518 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men (1947) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The rise and fall of Willie Stark, a populist Southern politician who begins with genuine idealism and descends into corruption, is observed by his aide Jack Burden. Warren's Pulitzer winner draws on the life of Huey Long and remains one of the great American political novels. Themes of politics, power, corruption run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 1947.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
194748
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Robert Penn Warren
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is All the King's Men about?

The rise and fall of Willie Stark, a populist Southern politician who begins with genuine idealism and descends into corruption, is observed by his aide Jack Burden. Warren's Pulitzer winner draws on the life of Huey Long and remains one of the great American political novels.

Who wrote All the King's Men?

All the King's Men was written by Robert Penn Warren, from United States. First published in 1947.

What awards has All the King's Men won?

All the King's Men has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1947.

Is All the King's Men worth reading?

All the King's Men is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in politics, power, corruption.