The Tragedy of Man

The Tragedy of Man

The Tragedy of Man is a dystopian work by Imre Madách, published in 1862. 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.

AuthorImre Madách
First published1862
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Tragedy of Man is a 1860s work of early dystopian imagination by Imre Madách. It is originally written in Hungarian. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. The edition on file runs about 168 pages. 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 Tragedy of Man published?

The Tragedy of Man was first published in 1862.

Who wrote The Tragedy of Man?

The Tragedy of Man was written by Imre Madách.

What kind of dystopia is The Tragedy of Man?

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

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