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A Crown of Straw
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023552851
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Allen Upward's A Crown of Straw offers a compelling journey into political fiction, where utopian ideals clash with dystopian realities. This work of social satire serves as a potent social commentary, dissecting the nature of power and the allure of ideological movements.
Through sharp wit and incisive observations, Upward explores the complexities of a society grappling with socialist principles. The novel raises profound questions about the individual versus the collective, the promise of equality, and the potential for corruption within any system. A Crown of Straw remains relevant today, prompting reflection on the enduring challenges of governance and the human condition. This carefully prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover a timeless literary work that continues to resonate with its powerful themes and thought-provoking narrative. A significant work of literary fiction perfect for readers interested in the intersection of politics and satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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