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This brief overview of \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale \u003c\/em\u003etells you what you need to know--before or after you read Margaret Atwood's book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This short summary and analysis of \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale \u003c\/em\u003eby Margaret Atwood includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart-by-part summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the main characters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant quotes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFascinating trivia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossary of terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About Margaret Atwood's \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Margaret Atwood's dystopian literary masterpiece tells the story of Offred, a Handmaid living in the near future in what was once the United States. A new theocratic regime called the Republic of Gilead has come to power and changed life as she knew it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once Offred had a her own name and a loving family--a husband and daughter--both of which were taken from her; now she belongs to the Commander and his hostile wife, and her only value lies in her ability to bear a child for them. She used to read books and learn; now such things are forbidden to all women.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gripping, disturbing, and so relevant today, \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale \u003c\/em\u003eis a brilliant novel and a chilling warning about what can happen when extreme ideas are taken to their logical conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11112454\"\u003eWorth Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Worth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781504046602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1504046609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LIT\"\u003eLiterary Criticism\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LIT003000\"\u003eFeminist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LIT\"\u003eLiterary Criticism\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LIT004260\"\u003eScience Fiction \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-STU\"\u003eStudy Aids\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-STU004000\"\u003eBook Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorth Books' smart summaries get straight to the point and provide essential tools to help you be an informed reader in a busy world, whether you're browsing for new discoveries, managing your to-read list for work or school, or simply deepening your knowledge. 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