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The Fixed Period

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The Fixed Period is a classic fantasy novel by Anthony Trollope. Key subjects include Australia and killing of the elderly.

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About The Fixed Period

"The Fixed Period" by Anthony Trollope is a satirical dystopian novel published in 1882. Set in 1980 on the fictional island Republic of Britannula, the story follows President Neverbend's controversial plan to enforce mandatory euthanasia at age 67. When his best friend becomes the first citizen to reach this "Fixed Period," Neverbend faces mounting resistance from family, citizens, and even foreign powers. This darkly ironic tale explores society's treatment of the elderly through increasingly desperate circumstances.
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  • Fantasy fiction
  • Australia
  • Killing of the elderly

Quick answers

Who wrote The Fixed Period?

The Fixed Period was written by Anthony Trollope.

What genre is The Fixed Period?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

Is The Fixed Period free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Fixed Period?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 11 min.

What books are similar to The Fixed Period?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Through the Looking-Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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