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Set in the prehistoric world, the narrative explores the life of Big-Tooth, an ancestor of the narrator, through vivid dream sequences. This journey reveals the brutal survival struggles of the "Folk" against the more evolved Fire People and the primitive Tree People, highlighting the harshness of early human existence. As the narrator grapples with these ancestral memories, he confronts profound questions about evolution and eugenics, making the story a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's origins and societal constructs.
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Before Adam, Jack London
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Before Adam
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack London
- Publisher
- Hesperus Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 124
- ISBN13
- 9781843910978
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in the prehistoric world, the narrative explores the life of Big-Tooth, an ancestor of the narrator, through vivid dream sequences. This journey reveals the brutal survival struggles of the "Folk" against the more evolved Fire People and the primitive Tree People, highlighting the harshness of early human existence. As the narrator grapples with these ancestral memories, he confronts profound questions about evolution and eugenics, making the story a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's origins and societal constructs.