The Fixed Period V1 A Novel (1882)

The Fixed Period V1: A Novel is a science fiction novel written by Anthony Trollope in 1882. The story is set in the fictional island of Britannula, where the government has instituted a law that requires all citizens to retire and die at the age of 67. The main character, President John Neverbend, is tasked with enforcing this law, but he begins to question its morality and feasibility as he approaches the age of 67 himself. The novel explores themes of aging, mortality, and government control, and raises important questions about the ethics of euthanasia and the role of the state in regulating life and death. This book is the first volume in a two-part series and is considered a classic work of science fiction literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.