The Children of Men
1992 dystopian novel by P. D. James / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Children of Men is a dystopian novel by English writer P. D. James, published in 1992. Set in England in 2021, it centres on the results of mass infertility. James describes a United Kingdom that is steadily depopulating and focuses on a small group of resisters who do not share the disillusionment of the masses.
Author | P. D. James |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Dystopian |
Publisher | Faber and Faber (UK) Alfred A. Knopf (US) |
Publication date | 1992 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 241 |
ISBN | 9780679418733 |
OCLC | 26214321 |
823/.914 20 | |
LC Class | PR6060.A467 C48 1993 |
The book received very positive reviews from many critics such as Caryn James of The New York Times, who called it "wonderfully rich" and "a trenchant analysis of politics and power that speaks urgently".[1] The academic Alan Jacobs said, "Of all James’ novels, The Children of Men is probably the most pointed in its social criticism, certainly the deepest in its theological reflection."[2]