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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 | + | 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 | + | 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]] | ||
Revision as of 23:08, February 20, 2009
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 capitalists and trusts with the government, creating an oppressive capitalistic oligarchy which suppresses freedom and organized labor.
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.