Cover of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

The Lorax

The Lorax is a dystopian work by Dr. Seuss, published in 1971. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorDr. Seuss
First published1971
ISBN-139789990031331
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Lorax is a 1970s dystopia by Dr. Seuss. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including nyt:picture_books=2012-02-11, stories in rhyme, new york times bestseller, children's stories, juvenile fiction, and pollution. The edition on file runs about 36 pages, has been issued by RH Childrens Books, and carries ISBN 9789990031331. 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 Lorax published?

The Lorax was first published in 1971.

Who wrote The Lorax?

The Lorax was written by Dr. Seuss.

What kind of dystopia is The Lorax?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Lorax?

A catalogued edition of The Lorax carries ISBN-13 9789990031331.

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