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The Handmaid's Tale

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Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Offred, a Handmaid navigating the oppressive regime of Gilead, a totalitarian state that has replaced the United States. The narrative explores themes of power, control, and gender roles in a society that enforces strict religious doctrines, revealing the stark realities of life under such a repressive system. Through Offred's eyes, readers witness the struggle for identity and autonomy in a world stripped of freedom and individuality.

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The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood

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2023
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Language
English
Publisher
HarperCollins
Released
2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
512
ISBN13
9780063347625
First published
1985
Original title
The Handmaid's Tale
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Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Offred, a Handmaid navigating the oppressive regime of Gilead, a totalitarian state that has replaced the United States. The narrative explores themes of power, control, and gender roles in a society that enforces strict religious doctrines, revealing the stark realities of life under such a repressive system. Through Offred's eyes, readers witness the struggle for identity and autonomy in a world stripped of freedom and individuality.