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Prisoners of Power

Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
rus. Обитаемый остров · 1969
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Critique of totalitarianism and authoritarianism through the depiction of a society where the government controls all aspects of citizens' lives
  • Contrast between individual freedom and collective security, highlighting the complexity of choosing between them
  • The idea that technological progress alone does not guarantee social progress or justice
  • Reflections on the role of the intelligentsia in society, its responsibilities, and its potential to influence change
  • The theme of human adaptation to extreme conditions, survival in an unfamiliar and hostile environment
  • The protagonist's quest for truth as he encounters various ideologies and moral dilemmas
Prisoners of Power
Date of publication: 7 June 2024
Updated: 9 July 2024
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Authors: 
Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
Original title: rus. Обитаемый остров · 1969
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