The Handmaid’s Tale

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood


ISBN
9781784873189
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
336
Dimensions
129 x 198mm

A dark, enduring vision of the future - now a major new TV series.

The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like dissenters, be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation sickness. But even a repressive state cannot obliterate desire – neither Offred's nor that of the two men on which her future hangs.

Brilliantly conceived and executed, this powerful vision of the future gives full rein to Margaret Atwood's irony, wit and astute perception.
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A dark, enduring vision of the future - now a major new TV series.

The Republic of Gilead offers Offred only one function: to breed. If she deviates, she will, like dissenters, be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation sickness. But even a repressive state cannot obliterate desire – neither Offred's nor that of the two men on which her future hangs.

Brilliantly conceived and executed, this powerful vision of the future gives full rein to Margaret Atwood's irony, wit and astute perception.
ISBN:
9781784873189
Publication Date:
29 / 05 / 2017
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
129 x 198mm
Untitled
Originally published in 1985, 'The Handmaid's Tale' is the definition of dystopian literature. 'The Handmaid's Tale' takes place in what remains of near-future United States and is told in the first-person by Offred. Her name literally means of-Fred - women are named for the men who own them. These women serve as "handmaids" for military men and their infertile wives, existing only as maids and fertile wombs. Offred was selected as a handmaid for her proven ability to reproduce - before the events which brought about this dystopia Offred had a daughter. This is seen in periodic flashbacks throughout the text. Offred tells her story in subdued language with little embellishment or emotion which sharply contrasts the horrifying tale of murder, rape and indoctrinated sexual submission. It's a thought-provoking tale and a very enjoyable read, told in a clever manner with just enough mysteries left unsolved that you'll be mulling the book over long after you finish reading it. 'The Handmaid's Tale' is currently being released as a television series, so be sure to pick up the book and experience it as it was first written - it's a read you won't forget. - Caitlin (QBD)
, 10/09/2017

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