{"product_id":"summary-and-analysis-of-the-worth-books-9781504046602","title":"Summary and Analysis of The Handmaid's Tale: Based on the Book by Margaret Atwood","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Worth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1504046609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781504046602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Open Road Integrated Media LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.20d","brand":"Worth Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049045389567,"sku":"9781504046602","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c4f74119-4388-4bab-8614-407a0ae9a7ab.jpg?v=1684999296","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/summary-and-analysis-of-the-worth-books-9781504046602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}