Published more than thirty years apart, The Lathe of Heaven and Anthem both share the common motif of a dystopian society; this is relevant in the years they were published as well as now because of the aspect of war. Published 1971 and 1939, the books were both written in times of war. During the publication of The Lathe of Heaven, the Cold War was in progress and Anthem was published during World War II. Accordingly, this then contributes to the aggression and rebelliousness found in a dystopian society, which is represented in both of the books. However, this motif is still relevant in today's society. This is because as a race, we are still plagued with issues like war, which may contribute to a dystopian society.
