The Plot Against America
The Plot Against America by Philip Roth is a first edition novel published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on September 27, 2005. This 416-page work presents an alternate history where Franklin D. Roosevelt loses the 1940 presidential election to Charles A. Lindbergh, a charismatic isolationist. The narrative explores the impact of this political shift on a Jewish family as they navigate a society increasingly influenced by anti-Semitism.
Readers will find a chilling depiction of a world where the new government fosters a troubling alliance with Adolf Hitler, leading to a disturbing transformation in American life. The book delves into themes of identity and societal change, offering a vivid exploration of the consequences of political choices. With its focus on alternative history and its literary depth, The Plot Against America invites reflection on the fragility of democracy and the complexities of cultural identity.
Official synopsis Publisher
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The chilling bestselling alternate history novel of what happens to one family when America elects a charismatic, isolationist president whose government embraces anti-Semitism—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Pastoral.
“A terrific political novel…. Sinister, vivid, dreamlike…You turn the pages, astonished and frightened.” —The New York Times Book Review
One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
In an extraordinary feat of narrative invention, Philip Roth imagines an alternate history where Franklin D. Roosevelt loses the 1940 presidential election to heroic aviator and rabid isolationist Charles A. Lindbergh. Shortly thereafter, Lindbergh negotiates a cordial “understanding” with Adolf Hitler, while the new government embarks on a program of folksy anti-Semitism.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Plot Against America” about?
Who is the author of “The Plot Against America”?
When was “The Plot Against America” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Plot Against America”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
