{"product_id":"the-handmaids-tale-3","title":"The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b12b5358-cb80-470d-bc79-74be4107eca7-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d342bd21-0cbb-42b6-9b9f-e742684f1684\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eThe Handmaid’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood set in the near-future Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian theocracy that has overthrown the U.S. government. In this oppressive society, women are stripped of all rights and reduced to rigid roles based on their fertility. The story follows Offred, a “Handmaid” whose only function is to bear children for the ruling elite. Through her internal reflections and limited freedoms, the novel explores themes of gender oppression, power, resistance, and identity. As Offred remembers her life before Gilead, she silently rebels against the system in her own ways, clinging to hope and the possibility of escape. \u003cem data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eThe Handmaid’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e is a chilling and powerful warning about authoritarianism and the loss of individual rights, especially for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1666\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Atwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canadian author, poet, and literary critic, widely regarded as one of the most influential contemporary writers. Born in 1939, she has written across many genres, including speculative fiction, historical fiction, and poetry. Best known for \u003cem data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eThe Handmaid’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, Atwood’s work often explores feminist themes, environmental issues, and power dynamics in society. She has received numerous awards, including the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and her works have been translated into dozens of languages. Atwood is also a passionate advocate for free speech, human rights, and environmental causes. Her writing continues to resonate globally for its intellect, insight, and fearless engagement with critical social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273314922753,"sku":"2STCP5B7L-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TALE_35669e98-07e4-46b8-b054-f984e420d969.jpg?v=1667471899","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-handmaids-tale-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}