The Fixed Period

by Anthony Trollope

Overview

THE FIXED PERIOD (1882) by Anthony Trollope is an unusual early science fiction novel, originally published anonymously. It is part utopia, part dystopia, part dark satire, with overtones of modern "steampunk" and quaint technological devices.

In this amazing visionary work by the British Victorian master of social mores and relationships, Britannula is an imaginary "futuristic" island country and a one-time British colony near New Zealand, and the story is narrated by the President. In Britannula, a law has been passed decreeing that all citizens who have reached the age of 67 must be removed to "The College" to undergo euthanasia, for the good of society.

What happens when the first and oldest man reaches the end of his "Fixed Period" and must prepare for his "humane" death is a fascinating study of moral and social impossibility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607620068
Publisher:	Norilana Books
Publication date:	11/08/2008
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Anthony Trollope (24 April 1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he had regained the esteem of critics by the mid-20th century.

Editorial Reviews

The of Brittanula before they face mandatory euthanasia in Trollope's only science fiction novel, likely influenced by Samuel Butler's Erewhon. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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