The Fixed Period V2: A Novel (1882)

By Anthony Trollope

Book Overview

The Fixed Period V2: A Novel is a work of fiction written by the renowned English novelist, Anthony Trollope, and first published in 1882. The novel is set in the fictional island of Britannula, which is a small, utopian society that has implemented a law mandating that all citizens must retire at the age of sixty-seven and be euthanized one year later. The story follows the island's governor, John Neverbend, as he struggles to uphold the law while facing opposition from his own family and the island's inhabitants. The novel explores themes of government control, individual freedom, and the ethics of euthanasia. Trollope's writing style is characterized by his keen observation of human behavior and his ability to create complex characters with conflicting motivations. The Fixed Period V2: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that continues to be relevant today.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116389575X
• ISBN13: 9781163895757
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"