The Wanting Seed

The Wanting Seed is a dystopian novel by the English author Anthony Burgess, written in 1962. Although the novel addresses many societal issues, the primary subject is overpopulation and its relation to culture. Religion, government, and history are also addressed. A healthy portion of the book is a condemnation of war.

Related Topics:
Dystopia - Novel - Anthony Burgess - 1962 - Overpopulation - Culture - Religion - Government - History - War

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According to Burgess, "I have spent the last 25 years thinking that The Wanting Seed could, in my leisurely old age, be expanded to a length worthy of the subject."

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