Cover of The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War

The Forever War is a dystopian work by Joe Haldeman, published in 1974. 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.

AuthorJoe Haldeman
First published1974
ISBN-139788467905809
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

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The Forever War is a 1970s dystopia by Joe Haldeman. It is first published in United States, originally written in English, and part of the The Forever War series series. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including aging, hugo award winner, fiction in english, aging in fiction, space and time, and fiction. The edition on file runs about 256 pages, has been issued by S.F. Masterworks, and carries ISBN 9788467905809. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Forever War published?

The Forever War was first published in 1974.

Who wrote The Forever War?

The Forever War was written by Joe Haldeman.

What kind of dystopia is The Forever War?

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

What is the ISBN of The Forever War?

A catalogued edition of The Forever War carries ISBN-13 9788467905809.

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