Warren's first novel set in the tobacco wars of Kentucky in the early 20th century. ". . .a very brilliant, powerful and profound novel. . ."--Christopher Isherwood -- New Republic "It is a strong, passionate and pitiful account of the tragedy of human life. . ."--Lorine Pruett -- Books "The book is at all times absorbing. It is in addition an important milestone in the development of the American novel."--Mina Curtiss -- Nation Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989), the first Poet Laureate of the United States, was a major literary figure of the 20th Century. Besides volumes of his poetry, he published eight novels, of which All the King's Men is the best known. Other works include John Brown and The Legacy of the Civil War . Used Book in Good Condition