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2006-05-03
Public domain in the USA.
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London, Jack
1876
1916
Chaney, John Griffith
The iron heel
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Iron_Heel
Donald Lainson and David Widger
"The Iron Heel" by Jack London is a dystopian novel written during the early 20th century, particularly reflective of the socio-political climate in the United States. The story is told through the eyes of Avis Everhard, who chronicles the rise of a repressive oligarchy in a future America, detailing her husband Ernest Everhard's revolutionary activities and the struggle for social justice against overwhelming oppression. At the start of the novel, Avis reflects on her peaceful surroundings yet senses an impending storm, representing the coming societal upheaval. She recalls the impactful moments leading to her husband’s execution as a socialist leader and prepares to document his life and ideals. Through her initial meetings with Ernest, we see his bold presence and unconventional perspectives as he challenges the complacency of the privileged class at a dinner party. The dialogue reveals his passionate commitment to the working class and his fierce opposition to the prevailing capitalist ideologies, setting the stage for a narrative that explores the stark realities of social injustice and the fight for labor rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Science fiction
Political fiction
Dystopias -- Fiction
Oligarchy -- Fiction
Socialism -- Fiction
Revolutionaries -- Fiction
Revolutions -- Fiction
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