Atwood, Margaret
The Handmaid's Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9781328879943
- author:
- Atwood, Margaret
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 5.90(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.30(d)
- Genre:
- Fantasy / General Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is a powerful novel that will leave a lasting impression. Set in a near-future society, it describes life in a monotheocratic regime known as the Republic of Gilead, where social unrest and declining birth rates have led to a repressive intolerance reminiscent of the original Puritans. Through the eyes of Offred, one of the Handmaids, the story reveals the dark corners behind the establishment's calm facade. With prose that is both condensed and eloquent, Offred shares her experiences in a way that is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking. This is a novel that will surprise, disturb, and convince you. At its core, The Handmaid's Tale is a scathing satire, a dire warning, and a masterful work of fiction that showcases Margaret Atwood at her best.