Deluge (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Dystopian NovelBy S. Fowler Wright
Length13h 52m
About this audiobook
Deluge is a landmark of interwar catastrophe fiction, imagining a sudden planetary convulsion that drowns much of Britain and leaves scattered survivors to rebuild—or betray—the remnants of civilisation. Wright combines the speculative premise of the scientific romance with a severe, almost biblical prose style, attentive not only to physical destruction but to moral dislocation. Through Martin Webster's struggle for survival and loyalty in a transformed landscape, the novel becomes a study of social fragility, sexual ethics, and the thinness of modern order. S. Fowler Wright (1874–1965) was a British novelist, poet, and critic whose fiction often joined speculative invention to moral and philosophical argument. Writing in the shadow of the First World War and amid anxieties about technological modernity, imperial decline, and social upheaval, Wright approached disaster not merely as spectacle but as revelation. His conservative skepticism toward progress and his interest in human character under pressure strongly inform the novel's austere vision. Readers interested in early science fiction, post-apocalyptic literature, or the genealogy of modern disaster narratives will find Deluge essential. It is a demanding, atmospheric, and intellectually serious work that rewards attention to both its dramatic survival plot and its searching critique of civilisation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Dystopia
Length13 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and more (Annotated)
33[I]
2Introduction
34[II]
3Synopsis
35[III]
4Historical Context
36[IV]
5PRELUDE
37[V]
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6BOOK I MARTIN AND HELEN
38[VI]
7[I]
39[VII]
8[II]
40[VIII]
9[III]
41[IX]
10[IV]
42[X]
11BOOK II CLAIRE
43BOOK V THREE
12[I]
44[I]
13[II]
45[II]
14[III]
46[III]
15[IV]
47[IV]
16[V]
48[V]
17[VI]
49[VI]
18[VII]
50[VII]
19[VIII]
51[VIII]
20BOOK III MARTIN AND CLAIRE
52[IX]
21[I]
53[X]
22[II]
54[XI]
23[III]
55[XII]
24[IV]
56[XIII]
25[V]
57[XIV]
26[VI]
58[XV]
27[VII]
59[XVI]
28[VIII]
60[XVII]
29[IX]
61Analysis
30[X]
62Reflection
31[XI]
63Memorable Quotes
32BOOK IV HELEN AND CLAIRE
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