The Iron Heel by Jack London
"The Iron Heel" is a dystopian novel set in a future world where a tyrannical oligarchy, known as The Iron Heel, has seized control of the government and economy, brutally suppressing the working class. The story is told through the eyes of a socialist revolutionary, who chronicles the ruthless rise of the oligarchy and the subsequent struggle for freedom and equality. The novel explores themes of class conflict, inequality, and the power of resistance, offering a stark critique of capitalism and a prophetic vision of a future dominated by corporate power.
The 2187th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1908
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 28th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 148th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)