Literary works that explore the themes of power, oppression, and the human condition, often set in dystopian or totalitarian societies
Here is a revised list of literary works that are similar in theme to Naya Qanoon by Saadat Hassan Manto, Animal Farm by George Orwell, and 1984 by George Orwell:
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian world, exploring the themes of control, power, and individuality.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian theocracy, exploring the themes of oppression, power, and resistance.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society, exploring the themes of censorship, power, and the power of knowledge.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck - a novel set during the Great Depression, exploring the themes of power, oppression, and the human spirit.
The Death of Artemio Cruz by Carlos Fuentes - a novel set in Mexico, exploring the themes of power, oppression, and the effects of history on individuals and society.
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess - a dystopian novel set in a future society, exploring the themes of power, control, and individual responsibility.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy - a post-apocalyptic novel exploring the themes of power, oppression, and the struggle for survival.
The Trial by Franz Kafka - a novel set in a dystopian society, exploring the themes of power, control, and individual freedom.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn - a novel set in a Soviet labor camp, exploring the themes of power, oppression, and the human spirit.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding - a novel exploring the themes of power, control, and the breakdown of society.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker - a novel exploring the themes of power, oppression, and the human spirit.
Beloved by Toni Morrison - a novel exploring the themes of power, oppression, and the effects of history on individuals and society.
These works, like Naya Qanoon, Animal Farm, and 1984, explore the themes of power, oppression, and the human condition, often set in dystopian or totalitarian societies. They offer a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on the nature of power and its impact on individuals and society and are essential reading for anyone interested in literature and the human experience.