π Jack London - "The Scarlet Plague" (1912) πβ‘
Jack London's The Scarlet Plague presents a stark vision of a world devastated by a catastrophic pandemic. In the aftermath of societal collapse, an elderly survivor recounts the rapid fall of civilization and the loss of knowledge and progress. ππΏThrough vivid storytelling, London portrays humanity reduced to a primitive state, grappling with survival and the haunting echoes of a once-great society. A profound exploration of fragility, resilience, and the enduring consequences of hubris. ποΈπ₯