Description

The setting of this incredible novel is Britain in the immediate future - a nation gripped by an epidemic that makes sex impossible for 95% of its male population. Result: females famished for erotic satisfaction, hunting frantically for the few men still able to service them. Sarah Tuck, M.P., takes to a male prostitute who can provide what her husband John lacks. Gillian Overton, John's one-time mistress, sets out to seduce John's son Robert, a celibate priest who has escaped the Droop. And young Dominic Tuck, a sensitive boy with unharmed sexual powers, is finally annihilated by the frustrated desires of his famous mother and nubile sister. 'Ian Rosse' hides the identity of a well-known author who explores these stricken love affairs with brilliant insight. He has written the most fascinating sociological novel about impotence since Hemingway's THE SUN ALSO RISES.

Synopsis

Title: The Droop
Author/Publisher: Ian Rosse, New English Library
Publication Year: 1983
Format: Paperback

First published in 1983 by the New English Library, Ian Rosse's 'The Droop' is a provocative work of speculative fiction, categorised within the broader fantasy genre. This vintage paperback presents a chilling and thought-provoking vision of a future Britain grappling with an unprecedented societal crisis.

The novel thrusts readers into an immediate future where a mysterious epidemic renders the vast majority of the male population incapable of sexual activity. This profound biological shift radically reshapes society, particularly for women, who face a stark reordering of social norms and personal desires in their pursuit of intimacy and continuity.

• A Dystopian Britain: The narrative masterfully crafts a near-future Britain, detailing the immediate and long-term societal fallout from a unique biological catastrophe. This premise lays the groundwork for a deeply unsettling and reflective exploration of humanity's resilience.
• Reimagined Social Dynamics: The epidemic's central role precipitates a radical transformation of gender roles and societal structures. The story delves into the desperate measures and unforeseen consequences as individuals and institutions struggle to adapt to these new realities.
• Personal Dramas Unfold: The plot intricately follows characters such as Sarah Tuck, a prominent Member of Parliament, and John, whose personal lives become entangled in the larger societal upheaval. Their struggles encapsulate the novel's potent themes of desire, power, and survival in a world turned upside down.

As a scarce vintage New English Library publication from the early 1980s, 'The Droop' stands as a compelling example of British speculative fiction that fearlessly explores societal anxieties and human nature. Its unique, adult-oriented premise makes it a noteworthy addition for collectors of dystopian literature and vintage paperback curiosities.

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