|
|
The Martian Epic, written in 1921, is a ground-breaking novel on several
levels. First, as a sequel of sorts to H.-G. Wells' War of the Worlds,
which is treated here as a prophetic vision heralding the all-out, destructive
Martian attack of 1978. Second, as a post-cataclysmic epic, in which
a handful of scientists battle hordes of cannibals and anarchists roaming
a devastated Earth, while trying to rebuild its civilization. Finally,
as a startlingly original cosmic saga, in which souls travel inward
through the Solar System to end up one with the Sun--the true reason
for the Martian invasion.
Cover by Arnaud Demaegd
Published by Black Coat Press in 2008
ISBN: 978-1-934543-41-2
|