The Giver
The Giver is a dystopian work by Lois Lowry, published in 1993. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of memory and identity. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Lois Lowry |
|---|---|
| First published | 1993 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780613047920 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Giver is a 1990s dystopia by Lois Lowry. It is first published in United States, originally written in English, and part of the The Giver Quartet series. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing memory and identity. Library catalogues index it under subjects including social control, control (psychology), juvenile fiction, fiction, science fiction, and memory. The edition on file runs about 224 pages, has been issued by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and carries ISBN 9780613047920. 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 Giver published?
The Giver was first published in 1993.
Who wrote The Giver?
The Giver was written by Lois Lowry.
What kind of dystopia is The Giver?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Memory and identity. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Giver?
A catalogued edition of The Giver carries ISBN-13 9780613047920.
