The Handmaid's Tale (book)

*The Handmaid's Tale* by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian novel set in the near future, where a theocratic regime called Gilead has taken over the United States. In this society, women’s rights are stripped away, and they are assigned roles based on their reproductive and social status. The story follows Offred, a woman assigned to bear children for the ruling class, exploring themes of gender oppression, autonomy, and resistance. The novel offers a powerful commentary on the dangers of authoritarianism, the control of women’s bodies, and the importance of individual freedom.