Cover of Snail on the Slope by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky

Snail on the Slope

Snail on the Slope is a dystopian work by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, published in 1971. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorArkady and Boris Strugatsky
First published1971
ISBN-139780575027954
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

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Snail on the Slope is a 1970s dystopia by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. It is originally written in Russian. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. The edition on file carries ISBN 9780575027954. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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When was Snail on the Slope published?

Snail on the Slope was first published in 1971.

Who wrote Snail on the Slope?

Snail on the Slope was written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.

What kind of dystopia is Snail on the Slope?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Snail on the Slope?

A catalogued edition of Snail on the Slope carries ISBN-13 9780575027954.

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