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Set in a speculative future reminiscent of the 1950s, *Gladiator‑at‑law* presents a society in which workers and their homes are tied to employment, and the unemployed are held in quiet contentment by state‑provided entertainment. The novel satirizes consumer culture, corporate influence over government, and the mechanisms that keep the masses compliant—an uncomfortably close reflection of today's world. Through sharp humor and realistic characterisation, Pohl delivers a compelling critique of social control, concluding on a bittersweet note that cautions against the costs of such stability.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Frederik Pohl
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