Why can't we get enough of dystopian literature? Why do we enjoy reading about the struggle for survival? And how come George Orwell’s 1984 novel became a bestseller 70 years later? From young adults to adults, dystopian fiction is rising in popularity.

In this episode of Scope, we uncover where the concept of dystopia came from and why dystopian literature continues to top bestseller lists. Watch the episode now to find out why we continue to obsess over novels that are unimaginably dark.

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00:00 Intro
00: 55 Dystopian Literature
03:25 The Purpose of Dystopian Literature
05:33 Why Is Dystopian Literature so Popular?
09:39 Outro

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