The Scarlet Plague

by Jack London

Book Overview

Originally published in "London Magazine" in 1912, "The Scarlet Plague" is a post-apocalyptic novel by American writer Jack London. The year is 2073 and its sixty years after the 'Red Death' decimated... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718902468
• ISBN13: 9781718902466
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

One of the first PA novels

One of the first in the genre. As a result it lacks the slickness (and cliches) that we have come to expect from stories such as this. But it was one of the first and notable for that if nothing else. Also the story has a different perspective to it. For while Jack London was an educated man and a socialist he was also a product of his time. He had viewpoints and prejudices that in 2011 seem boorish and small minded. However in his time London was considered to be a an enlightened man. Funny what changes will occur over a century. If you start this book expecting a modern story about a post-apocalyptic world you will be in for a shock. However, if you can look past your own modern sensibilities (and prejudices) then you will be in for an interesting read. If for nothing else read this story for its historical importance.