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| − | '''Allen Drury''' (1918-1998) was an anti-[[communist]] newspaper reporter in the [[U.S. Senate]], who wrote the finest political novel ever: ''[[Advise and Consent]]'' (1959). It is about the confirmation process for a controversial nominee to become [[Secretary of State]]. | + | '''Allen Drury''' (1918-1998) was an anti-[[communist]] newspaper reporter in the [[U.S. Senate]], who wrote the finest political novel ever: ''[[Advise and Consent]]'' (1959). It is about the confirmation process for a controversial nominee to become [[Secretary of State]]. This novel has it all and is considered one of the greatest American works in all of fiction. |
The book enjoyed fabulous success and widespread critical acclaim. It became both a [[Broadway]] play and a movie starring [[Henry Fonda]]. | The book enjoyed fabulous success and widespread critical acclaim. It became both a [[Broadway]] play and a movie starring [[Henry Fonda]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:14, February 6, 2023
Allen Drury (1918-1998) was an anti-communist newspaper reporter in the U.S. Senate, who wrote the finest political novel ever: Advise and Consent (1959). It is about the confirmation process for a controversial nominee to become Secretary of State. This novel has it all and is considered one of the greatest American works in all of fiction.
The book enjoyed fabulous success and widespread critical acclaim. It became both a Broadway play and a movie starring Henry Fonda.
However, some liberals gave the book a scathing review because of its conservative message.
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