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A dystopian novel is a fictional story that describes a society that has been corrupted and is beyond repair. Dystopian novels are a type of speculative fiction that often explore themes of oppression, mass poverty, and environmental ruin. They are set in a variety of settings, including new worlds, alternative worlds, or futuristic societies. 

Here are some characteristics of dystopian novels:

• Control: Dystopian societies are often controlled by corporations, bureaucracies, technology, or philosophical or religious ideology. 

• Protagonist: The protagonist in a dystopian novel often feels trapped and questions the existing social and political systems. 

• Author's intent: Authors of dystopian novels often explore why things are the way they are, and may use the story as an analogy for real-world issues. 

• Oppression: Dystopian societies are characterized by oppression, poverty, and squalor. 
• Social hierarchy: Dystopian novels often explore degradation in social hierarchy. 

Some examples of dystopian novels include: 1984 by George Orwell, A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, and We by Yevgeny Zamyatin.