THE THEME OF INFERTILITY IN THE DYSTOPIAN NOVELS THE CHILDREN OF MEN
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https://doi.org/10.69691/th20fm11Keywords:
dystopian novel, fiction, infertility, children, totalitarian regime, religion.Abstract
This article is concerned with the theme of infertility in the dystopian novels “The Children of Men” by P.D. James. It focuses mainly on the impact of infertility on society and the significant aspects related to this phenomenon. This article briefly explores the genre of dystopian fiction, specifically the dystopian fertility fiction of the 20th century, its characteristic features and contemporary trends, and the widespread issue of rising infertility rates amongst society. It also delves into the authors’ inspiration behind the novels and their perspectives on modern civilization.
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