Utopian Dreams and Dystopian Realities: Contrasting Visions in 21st Century Literature

Authors

  • Rajiv Assistant Professor, Govt College Tibbi, Hanumangarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2024.v11n2.008

Keywords:

utopia, dystopia, political, social

Abstract

This paper explores the contrasting themes of utopia and dystopia in contemporary literature, focusing on their cultural significance and narrative strategies in shaping societal perceptions and critiques. It examines how authors use these visions to reflect on current political, social, and environmental issues, analyzing key texts from the 21st century.

References

Atwood, Margaret. “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Anchor Books, 1985.

Butler, Octavia E. “Parable of the Sower.” Grand Central Publishing, 1993.

Ishiguro, Kazuo. “Never Let Me Go.” Vintage Books, 2005.

Le Guin, Ursula K. “The Dispossessed.” Harper & Row, 1974.

Orwell, George. “1984.” Signet Classic, 1949.

Robinson, Kim Stanley. “New York 2140.” Orbit, 2017.

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Published

2024-02-29

How to Cite

Rajiv. (2024). Utopian Dreams and Dystopian Realities: Contrasting Visions in 21st Century Literature. RESEARCH HUB International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 11(2), 44–48. https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2024.v11n2.008

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): RHIMRJ [FEB-2024]

Section

Articles