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The Happy Herd
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023430722
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the chilling consequences of absolute conformity in Bryce Walton's The Happy Herd, a classic dystopian short story and biting social satire. This thought-provoking tale delves into a society where individuality is suppressed in the relentless pursuit of collective happiness.
Walton masterfully uses fiction to examine the dangers of unchecked social control. A compelling exploration of conformity, The Happy Herd serves as a stark warning against the erosion of personal freedom. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Walton's vision with unparalleled clarity. A significant work of speculative fiction, The Happy Herd continues to resonate with anyone interested in the relationship between the individual and society, offering timeless insights into the nature of power and control. Perfect for readers of dystopian fiction and students of social commentary.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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