What Not – Rose Macaulay Free Audiobook

Written by Rose Macaulay
Read by Clare Corbett
Format: MP3
Bitrate: Mixed
Unabridged

The satirical novel What Not was published in 1918. Foreshadowing Orwell’s 1984, it is set in a futuristic England where a government agency, known as the Ministry of Brains, is responsible for regulating and controlling relationships and marriages based on intelligence and eugenics.

The story follows the main character, Kitty Grammont, as she navigates and rebels against the strict rules and regulations imposed by the Ministry. What Not is notable for its biting social commentary on government control, bureaucracy, and the dangers of sacrificing personal liberty for societal ideals.

April 3, 2024
5 hrs and 50 mins