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The Iron Heel Audiobook
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Jack London wrote The Iron Heel in 1908 to explore the rise of authoritarianism and the suppression of democratic ideals through a gripping dystopian narrative. He used speculative fiction not just to entertain, but to critique capitalism and warn readers about the dangers of unchecked corporate and political power. By crafting a futuristic world dominated by an oppressive oligarchy, London called on readers to consider the fragility of freedom and the urgent need for social resistance.
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In The Iron Heel, London tells the story through the eyes of Avis Everhard, the wife of a revolutionary leader, Ernest Everhard. Avis recounts the couple’s struggle against a brutal regime known as the Oligarchy, or “Iron Heel,” which uses force, propaganda, and economic control to crush labor movements and democratic reform. London portrays a chillingly realistic progression from social unrest to totalitarian control, emphasizing how systemic inequality enables tyranny to flourish when ordinary people fail to act.
Rather than presenting a hopeful vision of revolution, London highlights the long, painful arc of resistance. He sets the story in a future where historians piece together Avis’s manuscript, suggesting that the fight against oppression spans generations. With its sharp political commentary and bleak realism, The Iron Heel stands as an early and influential work of dystopian fiction, foreshadowing later classics like Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World.
Numbered Audiobooks: 400
Number of Unique Covers: 105
Number of 1:1 Covers: 37
Ernest, the Firebrand
20 Unique Designs
x 9 Numbered Audiobooks
= 180 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 220 - 399
(45.00% of Supply)
The Historical Manuscript
19 Unique Designs
x 5 Numbered Audiobooks
= 95 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 125 - 219
(23.75% of Supply)
The Iron Heel
15 Unique Designs
x 4 Numbered Audiobooks
= 60 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 65 - 124
(15.00% of Supply)
The Gentle Rebel
14 Unique Designs
x 2 Numbered Audiobooks
= 28 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 37 - 64
(7.00% of Supply)
Avis, the Witness
16 Unique Designs
x 1 Numbered Audiobooks
= 16 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 21 - 36
(4.00% of Supply)
The Heel Lords
11 Unique Designs
x 1 Numbered Audiobooks
= 11 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 10 - 20
(2.75% of Supply)
The Dystopian Massacre
10 Unique Designs
x 1 Numbered Audiobooks
= 10 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 0 - 9
(2.50% of Supply)
Details
Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1908
Author : Jack London
Narrator : Matt Soar
Duration : 08h 17m 39s
Word Count : 86,500
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : 21d47fe50ebf12e03342a73c594563055d2c338ed4330f30df420abe
Author Info
Jack London
Jack London (1876–1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, celebrated for his vivid adventure stories and profound philosophical themes. Born into poverty in San Francisco, London worked various rugged jobs, including as a sailor and gold prospector, which deeply influenced his writing.
London’s works, including The Call of the Wild and White Fang, often explore humanity’s relationship with nature and the struggle for survival. He was also a passionate advocate for… Read More
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