Democracy: An American NovelAn instant bestseller when first published in 1880, Democracy is the quintessential American political novel. At its heart is Madeleine Lee, a young widow who comes to Washington, D.C., to understand the workings of power. Pursued by Silas Ratcliffe, the most influential member of the Senate, Madeleine soon sees enough of power and its corrupting influence to last her a lifetime. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |
Contents
Introduction | vii |
Suggestions for Further Reading | xvii |
Democracy | 1 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 9 |
3 | 23 |
4 | 39 |
5 | 49 |
7 | 83 |
8 | 101 |
9 | 119 |
10 | 137 |
11 | 153 |
12 | 173 |
13 | 185 |
6 | 65 |
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