It seems that dystopian novels are overrepresented relative to their share of the classics. I’m curious for others’ thoughts why that is. I could imagine a case that they’re more action-relevant than, e.g., Pride and Prejudice, but I also wonder if they might shape our expectations of the future in bad ways. (I say this as someone currently rereading 1984, which I adore...)
It seems that dystopian novels are overrepresented relative to their share of the classics. I’m curious for others’ thoughts why that is. I could imagine a case that they’re more action-relevant than, e.g., Pride and Prejudice, but I also wonder if they might shape our expectations of the future in bad ways. (I say this as someone currently rereading 1984, which I adore...)
My quick reaction is that they’re more ideas-focused. People interested in EA are selected for being interested in ideas.