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The Drowned World (1962), by J. G. Ballard, is a British science fiction novel that depicts a post-apocalyptic future in which global warming, caused by increased solar radiation, has rendered uninhabitable much of the surface of planet Earth.
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- 1962
Set during the year 2145, this novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kearns and his team of scientists as they confront a cityscape in which nature is on the rampage and giant lizards, dragonflies, and insects fiercely compete for domination.
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A classic science fiction novel set in a future London overrun by prehistoric jungles and creatures. Read reviews, ratings, and excerpts from this dystopian masterpiece by the author of Crash and Empire of the Sun.
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Set during the year 2145, the novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kerans and his team of scientists as they confront a surreal cityscape populated by giant iguanas, albino alligators, and endless swarms of malarial insects.
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A sci-fi novel set in a post-apocalyptic London, where solar storms have melted the ice caps and turned the city into a lagoon. The main character, Kerans, struggles with his dreams, his love, and his decision to stay or leave the drowned world.
A thrilling adventure with “an oppressive power reminiscent of Conrad” (Kingsley Amis), considered by many to be Ballard’s finest., The Drowned World, A Novel, J. G. Ballard, Martin Amis, 9780871403629.
The Drowned World. Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of unendurable heat. London is a swamp; lush tropical...
