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The Iron Heel is a dystopian novel by Jack London about a socialist revolution in the US and a brutal dictatorship by the Oligarchy. The novel is narrated by Avis Everhard, a socialist activist and Ernest Everhard's wife, who witnesses the rise and fall of the Oligarchy.
- Jack London
- 1908
The Iron Heel is a dystopian novel by Jack London, published in 1908, that depicts the rise of a fascist dictatorship in the United States. The article summarizes the plot, the themes, and the historical context of the novel, as well as London's life and works.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 26, 2020 · A futuristic account of a revolution against a brutal oligarchy that rules the world with an iron fist. The novel follows the life and legacy of Ernest Everhard, a revolutionary leader and philosopher, and his wife Avis, who writes the manuscript that reveals the truth.
A dystopian novel about the rise of an oligarchic tyranny in America and the struggle of a socialist movement. Published in 1908, it is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of the genre.
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May 3, 2006 · A dystopian novel about a socialist revolution against a brutal oligarchy in the near future. Read online or download for free in various formats from Project Gutenberg, a public domain library of eBooks.
- London, Jack, 1876-1916
- English
- Donald Lainson and David Widger
- The iron heel
Jul 25, 2006 · Part science fiction, part dystopian fantasy, part radical socialist tract, Jack London's The Iron Heel offers a grim depiction of warfare between the classes in America and around the globe.
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A classic work of science fiction and socialist critique, The Iron Heel depicts a future America ruled by a brutal oligarchy. The novel follows the struggles of a revolutionary journalist and his comrades against the oppressive regime and its agents.
