Cover of The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

The Testaments

The Testaments is a dystopian work by Margaret Atwood, published in 2019. The Dystopia Index files it under feminist dystopia, totalitarian control, and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion and reproductive control. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorMargaret Atwood
First published2019
ISBN-139786050972559
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Testaments is a 2010s 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 young-adult dystopia, surfacing rebellion and reproductive control. Library catalogues index it under subjects including science fiction, young adult fiction, dystopian fiction, fiction, dystopian, fiction, fantasy, general, and canadian fiction (fictional works by one author). The edition on file runs about 413 pages, has been issued by Vintage, and carries ISBN 9786050972559. 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 Testaments published?

The Testaments was first published in 2019.

Who wrote The Testaments?

The Testaments was written by Margaret Atwood.

What kind of dystopia is The Testaments?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Feminist dystopia, Totalitarian, YA dystopia, with themes of Rebellion, Reproductive control. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Testaments?

A catalogued edition of The Testaments carries ISBN-13 9786050972559.

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