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LoC No.: 06002286
Title: Underground Man
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Underground Man" by Gabriel de Tarde is a novel written during the late 19th century. This intriguing work explores the human condition through a speculative narrative set in a future world where civilization collapses due to a catastrophic solar event, forcing humanity to live in underground cities. The text introduces various compelling ideas around society, psychology, and the role of art and beauty in a transformed world. At the start of "Underground Man," the author sets the stage in a bleak future where humanity faces an impending environmental crisis caused by the weakening of the sun. The narrative begins with a summary of the past political and social achievements of humanity, leading into the catastrophic climate changes that ensue. The protagonist, Miltiades, rises to prominence as a leader who aims to save the remnants of civilized humanity by proposing a return to an underground existence. His passionate speech captures the desperate hope for survival while navigating the chaos and destruction above ground. Through Tarde's blend of speculative fiction and philosophical musings, the opening hints at deeper reflections on the nature of society, progress, and the essence of humanity itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tarde, Gabriel de, 1843-1904
Author of introduction, etc.: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Translator: Brereton, Cloudesley, 1863-1937
EBook No.: 33549
Published: Aug 27, 2010
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Modern
LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06002286
Title: Underground Man
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Underground Man" by Gabriel de Tarde is a novel written during the late 19th century. This intriguing work explores the human condition through a speculative narrative set in a future world where civilization collapses due to a catastrophic solar event, forcing humanity to live in underground cities. The text introduces various compelling ideas around society, psychology, and the role of art and beauty in a transformed world. At the start of "Underground Man," the author sets the stage in a bleak future where humanity faces an impending environmental crisis caused by the weakening of the sun. The narrative begins with a summary of the past political and social achievements of humanity, leading into the catastrophic climate changes that ensue. The protagonist, Miltiades, rises to prominence as a leader who aims to save the remnants of civilized humanity by proposing a return to an underground existence. His passionate speech captures the desperate hope for survival while navigating the chaos and destruction above ground. Through Tarde's blend of speculative fiction and philosophical musings, the opening hints at deeper reflections on the nature of society, progress, and the essence of humanity itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tarde, Gabriel de, 1843-1904
Author of introduction, etc.: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Translator: Brereton, Cloudesley, 1863-1937
EBook No.: 33549
Published: Aug 27, 2010
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Modern
LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.