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Dystopian literature, which pits the protagonist against a totalitarian society that opposes his goals, may seem like a relatively new trend, but young adult authors were exploring this conflict long before "The Hunger Games" hit the shelves. In the early 1960s, Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle...
The Hunger Gamesis the first volume in a trilogy of adventure novels. It follows a teenager, Katniss Everdeen, as she fights to survive in a dystopian, futuristic America. The country has been broken into twelve districts, heavily taxed by the wealthy and harsh Capitol. ...
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That’s why 1984 was, is and will be the desk companion for many readers throughout the world. Initially met with mixed reviews, the novel gradually gained widespread acclaim for its chilling portrayal of a dystopian future. Critics and scholars alike have praised Orwell's prescient vision of ...
a group that aims to push a progressive agenda by politicizing popular young-adult novels and their fans.For the New York-based nonprofit, The Hunger Games trilogy is more than the gripping tale of a brave teenage girl fighting for her life in a dystopian society - it's a call for progre...
Despite the initial appearance of an action film, Blade Runner operates on an unusually rich number of dramatic levels. As with much of the cyberpunk genre, it owes a large debt to the creation of the film noir genre. Containing and exploring such conven
He presents a variety of global issues that, if not addressed, could lead us to the dystopian future described in In Fahrenheit 451, how does Ray Bradbury's use of figurative language contribute to the emotional impact of the novel's climax in the destruction of Montag's house?...
The Hunger Games, series of dystopian best-selling young adult novels by American author Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009), and Mockingjay (2010) became international bestsellers, each book selling more than 100 million copies in print and digital formats. The books...