First published in Swedish in 1940, this novel envisioned a future of drab terror. Seen through the eyes of idealistic scientist Leo Kall, it depicts a totalitarian world state. Its central idea grew from the rumours of truth drugs that ensured the subservience of every citizen to the state.

220 pages

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	April 2, 2002
ISBN13	9780299038946
Publishers	University of Wisconsin Press
Pages	220
Dimensions	140 × 217 × 13 mm · 272 g
Translator	Lannestock, Gustaf

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