The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)
Margaret Atwood · 1985 · Book
Fiction
In 7 Achriom libraries
This novel presents a chilling portrayal of a dystopian society where a theocratic regime subjugates women, stripping them of their rights and identities.
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