The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian work by Margaret Atwood, published in 1985. The Dystopia Index files it under feminist dystopia, totalitarian control, and dystopian social satire, tracing documented themes of rebellion, reproductive control, class conflict, and memory and identity. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
- Feminist dystopia
- Totalitarian
- Social satire
- Rebellion
- Reproductive control
- Class conflict
- Memory and identity
| Author | Margaret Atwood |
|---|---|
| First published | 1985 |
| ISBN-13 | 9789643114190 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Handmaid's Tale is a 1980s dystopia by Margaret Atwood. It is first published in Canada, originally written in English, and part of the The Handmaid's Tale series. Within this directory it sits among feminist dystopia, totalitarian control, and dystopian social satire, surfacing rebellion, reproductive control, class conflict, and memory and identity. Library catalogues index it under subjects including brothels, canadian authors, canadian fantasy fiction, canadian fiction (fictional works by one author), christian fundamentalism, and dystopian fiction. The edition on file runs about 385 pages, has been issued by McClelland & Stewart, and carries ISBN 9789643114190. 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 The Handmaid's Tale published?
The Handmaid's Tale was first published in 1985.
Who wrote The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale was written by Margaret Atwood.
What kind of dystopia is The Handmaid's Tale?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Feminist dystopia, Totalitarian, Social satire, with themes of Rebellion, Reproductive control, Class conflict, Memory and identity. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Handmaid's Tale?
A catalogued edition of The Handmaid's Tale carries ISBN-13 9789643114190.
