THE IRON HEEL AS AN EARLY DYSTOPIAN NOVEL: A STUDY OF JACK LONDON’S SOCIO-POLITICAL CRITIQUE
Keywords:
Jack London, The Iron Heel, dystopia, social critique, capitalism, social injusticeAbstract
This article analyzes Jack London's "The Iron Heel" as an early dystopian novel, exploring its socio-political critique and relevance to its time. The work critiques capitalism and social injustice while depicting potential future social structures. Through a detailed examination of the novel's themes, characters, and narrative style, this study highlights London's foresight in addressing issues that resonate with contemporary readers.
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