What is Dystopian Fiction?
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Dystopian Fictiona very bad or unfair society in which there is a lot of suffering, especially an imaginary society in the future, after something terrible has happened; a description of such a society:
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DystopiaAn imaginary place or condition in which everything is as bad as possible; opp. Utopia (cf. Cacotopia). So dysˈtopian n., one who advocates or describes a dystopia; dysˈtopian a., of or pertaining to a dystopia; dysˈtopianism, dystopian quality or characteristics.
The Giver
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The giver
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Call Number: F LOWISBN: 9780007578498Publication Date: 2014Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.