The novel traces the rise and fall of Willie Stark, a populist and charismatic Southern politician who becomes corrupted by power. The story is narrated by Jack Burden, Stark’s assistant and right-hand man.
The character of Willie Stark is largely based on the real-life figure of Huey P. Long, a governor and senator from Louisiana in the 1930s.
The book explores the nature of power, corruption, personal responsibility, and morality in American politics.











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