Oryx and Crake
Oryx and Crake is a dystopian work by Margaret Atwood, published in 2003. The Dystopia Index files it under biopunk and genetic control, corporate and consumer dystopia, feminist dystopia, and post-apocalyptic collapse, tracing documented themes of genetic engineering and reproductive control. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Margaret Atwood |
|---|---|
| First published | 2003 |
| ISBN-13 | 9789724146362 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Oryx and Crake is a 2000s dystopia by Margaret Atwood. It is first published in Canada, originally written in English, and part of the MaddAddam Series series. Within this directory it sits among biopunk and genetic control, corporate and consumer dystopia, feminist dystopia, and post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing genetic engineering and reproductive control. Library catalogues index it under subjects including literary fiction, friendship, fantasy, genetic engineering, fiction, and science fiction. The edition on file runs about 402 pages, has been issued by Anchor, and carries ISBN 9789724146362. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Oryx and Crake published?
Oryx and Crake was first published in 2003.
Who wrote Oryx and Crake?
Oryx and Crake was written by Margaret Atwood.
What kind of dystopia is Oryx and Crake?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Biopunk, Corporate dystopia, Feminist dystopia, Post-apocalyptic, with themes of Genetic engineering, Reproductive control. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Oryx and Crake?
A catalogued edition of Oryx and Crake carries ISBN-13 9789724146362.
