Atwood, Margaret
The Handmaid's Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099511663
- author:
- Atwood, Margaret
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is a chilling dystopian novel that explores the darkest corners of human oppression. In the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian society has taken hold, where women's bodies are controlled and commodified. Offred, a Handmaid, is forced into reproductive servitude, her every move monitored and her freedom stripped away. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of her new reality, Offred clings to memories of her past life, desperate to hold on to hope and humanity. Atwood's powerful and thought-provoking story is a searing critique of patriarchal societies and the dangers of unchecked power. With its haunting prose and unflinching portrayal of a dystopian world, The Handmaid's Tale is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in feminist literature and social commentary.