Cover of The Foundation Pit by Andrei Platonov

The Foundation Pit

The Foundation Pit is a dystopian work by Andrei Platonov, published in 1969. The Dystopia Index files it under dystopian social satire, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorAndrei Platonov
First published1969
ISBN-139780882330457
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

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The Foundation Pit is a 1960s dystopia by Andrei Platonov. It is first published in Soviet Union and originally written in Russian. Within this directory it sits among dystopian social satire, surfacing propaganda. The edition on file runs about 123 pages, has been issued by ISCI, and carries ISBN 9780882330457. 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 The Foundation Pit published?

The Foundation Pit was first published in 1969.

Who wrote The Foundation Pit?

The Foundation Pit was written by Andrei Platonov.

What kind of dystopia is The Foundation Pit?

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

What is the ISBN of The Foundation Pit?

A catalogued edition of The Foundation Pit carries ISBN-13 9780882330457.

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