For many, “1984” by George Orwell is one of those books. Its impact on science-fiction and pop culture is far-reaching. “Big ...

In 'Diamond Dogs', David Bowie leans into the many dystopian themes of George Orwell's '1984', including oppression, ...

From post-apocalyptic worlds ravaged by violence and struggle to futuristic societies led by a totalitarian government, you can always rely on dystopian fiction to push the boundaries of expectation.

Why are people turning to dystopian stories during a time that feels dystopian? Dystopian fiction can prepare us for the future Although fiction is not real, it can help us to make sense of what is ...

On 8 June, George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four will celebrate its 71st anniversary – but there’s no denying that the iconic dystopian ... s Women’s Prize for fiction for its depiction ...

Dystopia is a punchline. Those of us who inhabit the Very Online Right like to point out how this or that new social phenomenon resembles this or that dystopian fiction. Daily, hitherto sane ...

Wade. Other works of dystopian fiction have also dominated the bestseller list. Novels dealing with similar themes of oppression, such as George Orwell’s “1984” about pervasive surveillance ...

If you were a teenager in the early-2010s, you might fondly recall the wave of dystopian literature that took the world by a storm and prompted the creation of many iconic film adaptations.