The Handmaid's Tale
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Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian and theocratic state that has replaced the United States of America. Because of dangerously low reproduction rates, Handmaids are assigned to bear children for elite couples that have trouble conceiving. Offred serves the Commander and his wife, Serena Joy, a former gospel singer and advocate for "traditional values." Offred is not the... More
Book Information
Publisher | Mcclelland & Stewart Ltd |
Binding | Paperback (92 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 368 |
ISBN-10 | 0771008554 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0771008559 |
Publication Date | /1999 |
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2/19/2015 Meredith Amelotti said:
tags: I recommend, I read, classic
My English teacher from sophomore year recommended that I read this novel, however I haven't had time to pick it up until this year. The only reason that I did pick it up was due to the fact it was a book I had to read for my English class this year. It's kind of intriguing how we have certain books... more
tags: I recommend, I read, classic
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