The Fixed Period

Author: Trollope, Anthony

Synopsis:

In the futuristic island of Britannula, a controversial law has been enacted that requires all citizens to retire at the age of 67 and be euthanized within a year. As the first Fixed Period approaches, the island's governor faces opposition from both within and outside the country, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of ethics, mortality, and the value of human life.

Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Political Fiction

Themes: Ethics, Mortality, Government Control, Individual Freedom

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