{"product_id":"summary-and-analysis-of-the-handmaids-tale-based-on-the-book-by-margaret-atwood-paperback","title":"Summary and Analysis of the Handmaid's Tale: Based on the Book by Margaret Atwood - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWorth Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of \u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale \u003c\/i\u003etells you what you need to know--before or after you read Margaret Atwood's book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This short summary and analysis of \u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale \u003c\/i\u003eby Margaret Atwood includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart-by-part summaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the main characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant quotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating trivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About Margaret Atwood's \u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Margaret Atwood's dystopian literary masterpiece tells the story of Offred, a Handmaid living in the near future in what was once the United States. A new theocratic regime called the Republic of Gilead has come to power and changed life as she knew it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Once Offred had a her own name and a loving family--a husband and daughter--both of which were taken from her; now she belongs to the Commander and his hostile wife, and her only value lies in her ability to bear a child for them. She used to read books and learn; now such things are forbidden to all women. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gripping, disturbing, and so relevant today, \u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale \u003c\/i\u003eis a brilliant novel and a chilling warning about what can happen when extreme ideas are taken to their logical conclusions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth Books' smart summaries get straight to the point and provide essential tools to help you be an informed reader in a busy world, whether you're browsing for new discoveries, managing your to-read list for work or school, or simply deepening your knowledge. Available for fiction and nonfiction titles, these are the book summaries that are worth your time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 02, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42116759715975,"sku":"9781504046602","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b825b6e5d2ecf9198e15478efd9266e5.webp?v=1732518587","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/summary-and-analysis-of-the-handmaids-tale-based-on-the-book-by-margaret-atwood-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}