"The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian masterpiece that envisions a chilling and oppressive future where the United States has transformed into the theocratic Republic of Gilead. The novel is narrated by Offred, a Handmaid whose sole purpose is to bear children for the ruling class. In this totalitarian society, fertility is a prized commodity, and women like Offred are reduced to their biological functions, stripped of autonomy, identity, and even their real names. As Offred navigates the stifling world of Gilead, Atwood explores themes of power, control, and the consequences of religious extremism. The narrative weaves between the present, where Offred describes her life as a Handmaid, and the past, revealing the events that led to the establishment of the oppressive regime.
- Pages: 464
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Novel, Science fiction
- ISBN: 9789643114190
- Persian Title: کتاب سرگذشت ندیمه اثر مارگارت آتوود
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