{"product_id":"kallocain-9780241608302","title":"Kallocain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKallocain is a dystopian novel by Karin Boye that depicts a totalitarian World State that seeks to crush the individual. Leo Kall discovers a drug that will force anyone who takes it to tell the truth, but can private thought really be obliterated? The novel explores the dangers of acquiescence and the power of resistance. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKallocain, a groundbreaking work of dystopian fiction, emerges from the pen of one of Sweden's most celebrated writers, situated at a pivotal juncture between Brave New World and Nineteen Eighty-Four, as the catastrophic events of the Second World War unfolded. Within this desolate and paranoid landscape, where surveillance is omnipresent, Leo Kall, an obedient citizen and middle-ranking scientist, stumbles upon a drug that possesses the remarkable ability to compel anyone who consumes it to reveal the truth. However, the question arises: can private thought truly be eradicated? Karin Boye's chilling novel delves into the perilous consequences of acquiescence and showcases the unwavering power of resistance, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. This captivating translation, accompanied by an insightful introduction by David McDuff, offers a profound exploration of the human condition and the enduring struggle for individuality in a world where conformity is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 198 x 13 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780241608302\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karin Boye","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44276634419450,"sku":"9780241608302","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686327628620_book.jpg?v=1686565449","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/kallocain-9780241608302","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}