DYSTOPIAN fiction is the opposite of Utopian: creation of a nightmare world, sometimes also described as “the victory of forces of reason over forces of kindness.”

Dystopian literature is a genre that explores speculative worlds characterized by oppressive societal structures, often depicting a grim future or alternate reality where individuals face extreme hardships, loss of freedoms, and dehumanizing conditions. These narratives typically highlight themes of authoritarianism, surveillance, inequality, and the consequences of unchecked power. Dystopian literature serves as a reflection of societal fears, critiques of current systems, and cautionary tales about the potential dystopian trajectories of human civilization.