The Wanting Seed
The Wanting Seed is a dystopian work by Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of reproductive control. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Anthony Burgess |
|---|---|
| First published | 1962 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780099416708 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Wanting Seed is a 1960s dystopia by Anthony Burgess. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing reproductive control. Library catalogues index it under subjects including birth control, fiction, fiction in english, homosexuality, married people, and overpopulation. The edition on file runs about 292 pages, has been issued by W. W. Norton & Company, and carries ISBN 9780099416708. 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 Wanting Seed published?
The Wanting Seed was first published in 1962.
Who wrote The Wanting Seed?
The Wanting Seed was written by Anthony Burgess.
What kind of dystopia is The Wanting Seed?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Reproductive control. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Wanting Seed?
A catalogued edition of The Wanting Seed carries ISBN-13 9780099416708.
