The Dispossessed: A Novel

The Dispossessed: A Novel

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Science Fiction Children’s Action & Adventure +2 more
Format Paperback
Pages 400
Language English
Published Jun 10, 2014
Publisher Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Edition Reprint
ISBN-10 006051275X
ISBN-13 9780060512750
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Shevek, a brilliant and impassioned physicist, embarks on a transformative journey across two contrasting worlds, navigating the complexities of time, space, and societal structures. On his home planet of Anarres, where anarchist ideals govern life, he grapples with the limitations placed upon individual ambitions for the sake of collective good. Haunted by the constraints of his society, he questions the fundamental truths that dictate existence, both personal and communal.

His quest leads him to the opulent world of Urras, a place rife with capitalist pursuits and stark inequalities. Here, Shevek faces the tantalizing possibility of expanding his scientific theories, yet he is confronted with the moral implications of his discoveries. The narrative intertwines themes of freedom, identity, and the unyielding pursuit of knowledge, challenging the reader to reflect on the nature of ownership and the essence of true liberation. Through Shevek's eyes, the intricacies of human existence unravel in profound and unexpected ways.

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