The Fixed Period
THE FIXED PERIOD (1882) by Anthony Trollope is an unusual early science fiction novel, originally published anonymously. It is part utopia, part dystopia, part dark satire, with overtones of modern steampunk and quaint technological devices.In this amazing visionary work by the British Victorian master of social mores and relationships, Britannula is an imaginary futuristic island country and a one-time British colony near New Zealand, and the story is narrated by the President. In Britannula, a law has been passed decreeing that all citizens who have reached the age of 67 must be removed to The College to undergo euthanasia, for the good of…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-60762-007-5
- EAN: 9781607620075
- Produktnummer: 4237193
- Verlag: Norilana Books
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
- Seitenangabe: 204 S.
- Masse: H22.9 cm x B15.2 cm x D1.2 cm 322 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 322
Über den Autor
Anthony Trollope (24 April 1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he had regained the esteem of critics by the mid-20th century.
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