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'''The Iron Heel''' (first published 1908) is an early example of [[dystopian]] literature, written by [[American]] [[writer]] and [[socialist]] [[Jack London]].

'''The Iron Heel''' (first published 1908) is an early example of [[dystopian]] literature, written by [[American]] [[writer]] and [[socialist]] [[Jack London]].

It takes place in the United States in the early 1900s, and envisions the joining of [[capitalist]]s and trusts with the government, creating an oppressive capitalistic oligarchy which suppresses freedom and organzied labor.

It takes place in the United States in the early 1900s, and envisions the joining of [[capitalist]]s and trusts with the government, creating an oppressive capitalistic oligarchy which suppresses freedom and organized labor.

Though credited with influcencing [[George Orwell]]'s ''[[Nineteen Eighty-Four]]'', ''The Iron Heel'' portrays socialism as leading to a glorious "Brotherhood of Man", rather than portray the dangers that it might eventually cause.  

Though credited with influencing [[George Orwell]]'s ''[[Nineteen Eighty-Four]]'', ''The Iron Heel'' portrays socialism as leading to a glorious "Brotherhood of Man", rather than portray the dangers that it might eventually cause.  

[[Category:Books]][[Category:Literature]]

[[Category:Books]][[Category:Literature]]