The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess
Set in a dystopian future plagued by overpopulation, the narrative explores a society where the government enforces strict population control measures, including promoting homosexuality and discouraging procreation. The story follows Tristram Foxe, a history teacher, and his wife Beatrice-Joanna as they navigate a world where personal freedoms are sacrificed for the greater good. As societal structures begin to crumble, the couple finds themselves entangled in a chaotic rebellion against the oppressive regime, highlighting themes of human nature, power, and the cyclical nature of history.
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 288-320
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Rozpustne Nasienie
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