The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders (Farsi)

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"The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil" by George Saunders is a satirical novella that presents a biting critique of politics, power, and human nature. Set in a fictional land called Inner Horner, the story unfolds in the aftermath of a peculiar border dispute between Inner Horner and its neighboring country, Outer Horner. At the center of the novella is Phil, a diminutive and tyrannical leader who rises to power in Inner Horner amidst chaos and confusion. As Phil's reign becomes increasingly oppressive and absurd, the citizens of Inner Horner must grapple with their own complicity in the unfolding tyranny. Through dark humor and surreal imagery, Saunders offers a scathing commentary on authoritarianism, nationalism, and the fragility of democracy.

• Pages: 112
• Genre: Satire
• Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
• ISBN: ‏‫‭‏‫‭‫‭9786002782762
• Persian Title: کتاب یک حکومت کوتاه و رعب آور اثر جورج ساندرز

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