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A '''dystopian''' future is one where the social problems of today become greater in magnitude, producing a future that is filled with crime, war, and similar evils. | A '''dystopian''' future is one where the social problems of today become greater in magnitude, producing a future that is filled with crime, war, and similar evils. | ||
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A dystopian future is one where the social problems of today become greater in magnitude, producing a future that is filled with crime, war, and similar evils.
Dystopia in fiction
In the 20th and late 19th century, many well-known dystopian novels were written. Among these are:
- The Iron Heel
- We
- Anthem
- Brave New World
- Nineteen Eighty-Four
- Fahrenheit 451
See Also
Utopia, the flipside of Dystopia.