The Iron Heel
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The Iron Heel (1907) is a novel by American writer Jack London. A groundbreaking work of dystopian science fiction, The Iron Heel was, inspired by London's socialist views and belief in an eventual global upheaval. Although his predictions proved wrong for the United States of the early-twentieth century, London was, recognized by such figures as George Orwell for his foresight regarding the rise of fascism in Europe. The novel is, told from the perspective of a scholar named Anthony Meredith who lives in the post-revolutionary Brotherhood of Man in the year 2600 AD. Having discovered the "Everhard Manuscript," a record of the rise of the Oligarchy in twentieth-century America that provides the bulk of the narrative, Meredith writes the introduction and extensive footnotes throughout. The Manuscript is the story of Avis Everhard, a young woman, who becomes, radicalized by the rise of authoritarianism in the United States, and eventually, leads a failed revolution against the Oligarchy. While the frame narrative provides a sense of hope for the future of humanity, the Manuscript describes a society crushed by the consolidation of economic and political power by a wealthy few, who control all aspects of everyday life and rule with the help of a ruthless mercenary army. As she rises through the ranks of the resistance movement, Everhard comes to understand that the sacrifices required of a hero must be made for a future she holds little hope of seeing.
London, J. (2021). The Iron Heel. [United States], Mint Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)London, Jack. 2021. The Iron Heel. [United States], Mint Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)London, Jack, The Iron Heel. [United States], Mint Editions, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)London, Jack. The Iron Heel. [United States], Mint Editions, 2021.
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