The Handmaid’s Tale – Atwood – 1st US Edition/3rd Print – SIGNED [Hardcover]

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“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood is a seminal work of dystopian fiction, first published in 1986 by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. This first edition is a prized collectible, especially with the author’s signature gracing the title page. The novel explores a chilling future where a totalitarian regime subjugates women, stripping them of their rights and identities. Atwood’s narrative follows Offred, a Handmaid forced into reproductive servitude, as she navigates the oppressive society of Gilead. Bound in a striking blue and gray hardcover, this edition is accompanied by its original dust jacket, which shows signs of wear and light discoloration, common for its age. The book’s pages are clean and well-preserved, enhancing its appeal to collectors and readers alike. A cornerstone of feminist literature, “The Handmaid’s Tale” remains profoundly relevant, offering a haunting reflection on themes of power, control, and resistance.