The Scarlet Plague
Jack London's "The Scarlet Plague" portrays a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a deadly virus. Survivor Professor Smith recounts the collapse of civilization. Nature reclaims dominance, and humanity is reduced to a handful of individuals. The narrative explores the fragility of civilization against plagues and primitive instincts.
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- A deadly epidemic called the Scarlet Plague spreads across the globe, decimating entire populations. Societies collapse in the face of this virulent disease and ensuing chaos
- In San Francisco, James Smith is forced to desperately struggle for survival in this world ravaged by sickness. He faces starvation, loneliness and daily violence
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"The greatest danger that can come to any man is to become too much interested in himself."
"The only thing that is constant is change."
"Life is a flame that burns itself out."
"The future is not what it used to be."
"The only way to live is to live dangerously."