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Upton Sinclair

 
9781447405023: The Overman (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
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ISBN 10: 1447405021 ISBN 13: 9781447405023
Editorial: Fantasy and Horror Classics, 2011

Sinopsis

A forgotten tale of madness, a dark island, and the limits of the human spirit.From Upton Sinclair, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Jungle and champion of social realism, comes a rare excursion into the territory of psychological horror.The Overman is a compelling early short story that delves into themes of isolation and the breakdown of civilization, echoing the dark fables of the era. A scientist named Edward desperately searches for his brother, Daniel, who was lost at sea. Years later, Edward encounters a mysterious survivor of the shipwreck--a man who claims to know Daniel’s fate.The survivor’s story plunges into a nightmare narrative of an isolated island where men, stripped of social convention, devolve into a savage state, creating their own brutal, philosophical dictator. Is this a terrifying account of primal regression, or the delusion of a broken mind? This story is a fascinating departure from Sinclair’s usual political themes, exploring the "survival of the fittest" in a context far removed from the Chicago stockyards.

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Reseña del editor

Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Editorial
Fantasy and Horror Classics
Año de publicación
2011
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1447405021
ISBN 13 
9781447405023
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
32
Contacto del fabricante
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