The iron heel
Jack London's The iron heel is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Readers will find themes of dystopias, Oligarchy, Socialism and revolutionaries.
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About The iron heel
"The Iron Heel" by Jack London is a dystopian novel published in 1908. It depicts a future America where a rising socialist movement threatens conservative power, prompting the establishment of a brutal oligarchic dictatorship. Told through a manuscript discovered centuries later, the story follows Avis Everhard as she witnesses her husband Ernest's failed struggle against the tyrannical "Iron Heel." This pioneering work of dystopian fiction influenced George Orwell and offered a prophetic warning about fascism's rise.
Free audiobook
The iron heel — LibriVox recording, 8 h 17 min in 26 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The iron heel?
The iron heel was written by Jack London.
What genre is The iron heel?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The iron heel 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 iron heel?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 17 min.
What books are similar to The iron heel?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Time Machine, When the Sleeper Awakes and After London.
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