What Not

By Rose Macaulay

Book Overview

Rose Macaulay's "What Not: A Prophetic Comedy" is a sharply satirical exploration of a future dominated by bureaucratic control. This dystopian fiction envisions a society obsessed with efficiency and conformity, where the human spirit struggles against the absurdities of enforced happiness.

Macaulay's work offers a humorous yet unsettling vision, blending witty observations with insightful commentary on the dangers of unchecked power. Through satire and carefully crafted scenarios, "What Not" examines the potential consequences of sacrificing individual freedom for the sake of social order. This enduring classic, meticulously prepared for republication, remains a relevant and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the timeless themes of individual liberty versus societal control and the power of the human spirit.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023363445
• ISBN13: 9781023363440
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"