The Iron Heel

Recommended by Chan Koonchung, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #48 in Socialism

A dystopian novel about the terrible oppressions of an American oligarchy at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, and the struggles of a socialist revolutionary movement. less

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Chan Koonchung Many dystopian novels are cautionary tales. I’m sure the authors have that in mind when they write – it’s a warning to their contemporaries. (Source)


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