Fred M. White

The Doom of London (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A terrible story that can cause goose bumps after reading. The story of The Doom of London describes the disasters that befell Victorian London. One of the largest cities is shocked by life threatening circumstances. Here there are underground explosions, poisoning, aplague of diphtheria. London is on the verge of death.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ktoczyta.pl
• Seitenzahl: 139
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788381627566
• Artikelnr.: 54890121

Autorenporträt

Fred M. White (1859–1935), a noteworthy figure in the arena of early science fiction and suspense literature, made a substantial contribution to the genre with his vivid portrayals of disaster scenarios. Prolific in his output, White authored several novels and numerous short stories throughout his career. His collection 'The Doom of London' is among his most acclaimed works, presenting a series of apocalyptic tales that explore the fragility of urban life in the face of cataclysmic events. White's literary style is characterized by detailed descriptions and a prescient understanding of the potential for human ingenuity and natural forces to wreak havoc on society. He often combined elements of adventure, speculative fiction, and social commentary, reflecting the anxieties and technological fascination of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. While Fred M. White might not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the speculative fiction genre have been noted for their imaginative foresight and narrative drive, offering readers a glimpse into the fears and wonders of a bygone era.