CITY OF ENDLESS NIGHT (Political Dystopia) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Foreseeing the Rise of Nazi FascismBy Milo Hastings
Length10h 15m
About this audiobook
Milo Hastings's City of Endless Night is a striking early work of political dystopia, imagining a future Berlin transformed into a sealed subterranean empire after Germany's defeat in the First World War. Combining adventure fiction, speculative science, and anti-militarist satire, the novel depicts a regimented society governed by eugenics, propaganda, surveillance, and absolute obedience to the state. Its brisk, journalistic prose and sensational plotting place it within the popular science-fiction tradition of the early twentieth century, yet its vision anticipates later dystopian classics concerned with totalitarian power. Hastings was an American writer, inventor, and social observer whose varied career sharpened his interest in technology, efficiency, and the political uses of scientific organization. Writing in the aftermath of global war, he drew upon contemporary fears of German militarism, bureaucratic collectivism, and racial ideology. His background in practical innovation also informs the novel's fascination with engineered environments and planned societies. This book is recommended for readers interested in the origins of dystopian literature, early science fiction, and the cultural anxieties of the interwar period. Though marked by its era's assumptions, it remains a provocative document of political imagination and a compelling warning against societies that sacrifice humanity to order.
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
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (765)
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GenreDystopia, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 5, 2017
LanguageEnglish
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