Dystopian Classics
In the year 1984, the world is in a state of perpetual war, government surveillance is all-encompassing, and the truth is manipulated continuously. Orwell paints a bleak picture of a future controlled by authoritarian regimes.
Set in a technocratic and utilitarian society, “Brave New World” explores the consequences of advanced technology and psychological manipulation on humanity, challenging ideas of freedom and individuality.
In a disturbing future where books are banned and "firemen" burn any found, Ray Bradbury’s "Fahrenheit 451" challenges censorship and the reduction of complex human behavior to state-controlled norms.
Read more about the symbolism of fire in dystopiasSet in a totalitarian society called Gilead, where women have become the property of the state, "The Handmaid's Tale" explores themes of power, gender, and religion in a restrictive society.