The Handmaid's Tale

Dive into the gripping world of **The Handmaid's Tale**, a timeless dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood that delves into themes of gender oppression and totalitarianism. Set in the Republic of Gilead, this powerful narrative follows Offred, a Handmaid trapped in a society where her only purpose is to bear children. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into her harrowing existence, where hope, love, and rebellion flicker against the backdrop of oppression.

Explore the intricacies of a society that strips away individual freedoms and immerses you in Offred's struggle against a regime that commodifies women. With a masterfully woven plot that intertwines present peril with haunting flashbacks of her past, this book ebbs and flows with tension and emotion. The novel's profound feminist undercurrents resonate powerfully in today's context, making it a must-read for anyone interested in societal structures and the resilience of the human spirit.

This edition is not only a literary masterpiece but also a fantastic companion piece to the award-winning TV adaptation starring Elisabeth Moss. As you prepare to read the much-anticipated sequel, The Testaments, embrace the journey that begins with The Handmaid's Tale. Perfect for book clubs, literary enthusiasts, or anyone yearning for compelling storytelling that challenges the status quo.

Grab your copy of this classic novel today and experience the potent blend of dread and hope that has captivated readers for decades. Enjoy **FREE shipping** on this essential addition to your bookshelf.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099740919
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1996
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 320


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Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon before you read the Booker Prize-winning sequel The Testaments

NOW AN AWARD-WINNING TV SERIES STARRING ELISABETH MOSS

Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has only one function- to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs.

Masterfully conceived and executed, this haunting vision of the future places Margaret Atwood at the forefront of dystopian fiction.

'A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist' Bernardine Evaristo, author of GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER

'This novel seems ever more vital in the present day' Observer

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