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The Classic Collection of Dystopias

Animal Farm, 1984, We, the Iron Heel, Gulliver's Travels

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The Classic Collection of Dystopias

By: Jonathan Swift, Jack London, Evgeny Zamyatin, George Orwell
Narrated by: Jamey Lewis, Trevor O'Hare, Mark Bowen
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The Classic Collection of Dystopias brings together five of the most iconic works in dystopian literature, each offering a powerful critique of society, authority, and human nature.

Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegorical novella that depicts a group of farm animals overthrowing their human owner, only to fall under the tyranny of their own kind, exposing the dangers of totalitarianism and political corruption.

1984, also by Orwell, presents a terrifying vision of a totalitarian state where individual freedom is crushed, and "Big Brother" controls every aspect of life, thoughts, and reality itself.

We by Evgeny Zamyatin explores a futuristic world where citizens live under constant surveillance, stripped of individual identity in a totalitarian state. It is considered one of the earliest dystopian novels, heavily influencing Orwell's 1984.

The Iron Heel by Jack London portrays the rise of an oligarchic dictatorship in the United States, offering a powerful reflection on class struggle and the dangers of unchecked corporate power.

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, though often seen as a satirical adventure, also contains dystopian elements, particularly in its portrayal of authoritarianism and human folly in the different societies Gulliver encounters.

This collection presents readers with a thought-provoking journey through different dystopian worlds, each raising critical questions about power, control, and the human spirit. It's a must-read for fans of speculative fiction, social commentary, and political thought.

Contents:

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

The Iron Heel by Jack London

We by Evgeny Zamyatin

1984 by George Orwell

Animal Farm by George Orwell

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