The Unknown Industrial Prisoner
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This dystopian novel, The Unknown Industrial Prisoner, chronicles the grim existence within a sprawling industrial complex known only as The Works. It presents a stark vision of a society where individuals are stripped of their identities, reduced to mere cogs in a relentless machine, and their lives are dictated by the demands of production. The narrative uncovers the dehumanizing effects of unchecked industrialization and the subtle forms of resistance that emerge amidst pervasive control. With a tone that is both darkly satirical and profoundly critical, the book argues against the erosion of human spirit in the face of systemic oppression. It illustrates the profound psychological impact of a life devoid of personal freedom and meaning, offering a powerful commentary on modern industrial society.
Author: David Ireland
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Angus and Robertson.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This dystopian novel, The Unknown Industrial Prisoner, chronicles the grim existence within a sprawling industrial complex known only as The Works. It presents a stark vision of a society where individuals are stripped of their identities, reduced to mere cogs in a relentless machine, and their lives are dictated by the demands of production. The narrative uncovers the dehumanizing effects of unchecked industrialization and the subtle forms of resistance that emerge amidst pervasive control. With a tone that is both darkly satirical and profoundly critical, the book argues against the erosion of human spirit in the face of systemic oppression. It illustrates the profound psychological impact of a life devoid of personal freedom and meaning, offering a powerful commentary on modern industrial society.