![]() ![]() Alderman's book asks an intriguing question: What if that power structure were reversed? For the vast majority of recorded history, men have held power over women, treating them as lesser human beings, even objects that can be used or destroyed at will. The question of whether power is bound to corrupt forms a central theme of Naomi Alderman's fascinating new novel, The Power. ![]() ![]() If you spend enough time talking with your most cynical friend about politics, you're likely to hear this quotation from the 19th-century British historian Lord Acton: "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." It's a memorable axiom, but one that's been a little bit mangled by time - Acton actually wrote that "Power tends to corrupt." The misquoted version still pops up, however, thanks to pessimists who think that history has removed the need for Acton's original hedge. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Power Author Naomi Alderman ![]()
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