Thea Von Harbou
Metropolis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781434490148
- author:
- Thea Von Harbou
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wildside Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 220
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 13mm
- Genre:
- Science Fiction / General Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set in a dystopian future, Metropolis is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that explores the intersection of technology and humanity. Written by Thea Von Harbou in 1922, this unforgettable tale was inspired by her collaboration with German film director Fritz Lang on the screenplay for the iconic film adaptation.
The story delves into the lives of two individuals from different worlds, each struggling to find their place in a society dominated by advanced machinery and industrialization. As tensions rise and social inequality deepens, Von Harbou's vivid prose brings this apocalyptic vision to life, raising important questions about the consequences of unchecked progress.
First published over 100 years ago, Metropolis remains a thought-provoking and hauntingly relevant exploration of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. This paperback edition allows readers to experience Von Harbou's masterpiece in its original form.
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