What Not: A Prophetic Comedy (1918) - Paperback

by Rose Dame Macaulay (Author)

What Not: A Prophetic Comedy is a satirical novel written by Rose Macaulay and first published in 1918. The story is set in a dystopian future where the government has implemented a system of eugenics to control the population and ensure that only the ""fit"" are allowed to reproduce. The novel follows the lives of several characters who are affected by this system, including a young woman named Edith who is deemed ""unfit"" to have children and a government official named Sir Leonard who becomes disillusioned with the eugenics program. Through its witty and biting satire, What Not explores themes of government control, social engineering, and the dangers of scientific advancement. The novel also touches on issues of class and gender, as the eugenics program disproportionately targets the working class and women. Overall, What Not is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that remains relevant today as debates around eugenics and genetic engineering continue.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.