The Scarlet Plague

?? A world once proud—reduced to ashes by a deadly plague. ?? Jack London's The Scarlet Plague is a haunting vision of the future—one of the earliest works of post-apocalyptic fiction and a timeless meditation on the fragility of civilization. Set in the year 2073, sixty years after a devastating pandemic has wiped out nearly all of humanity, the story follows James Howard Smith, a lone survivor of the catastrophe, as he recounts to his grandchildren the rise and fall of the modern world. From the heights of technological progress to the ruins of savagery, his tale is both a warning and a lament. Written in 1912, long before the genre was defined, The Scarlet Plague captures Jack London's keen understanding of human nature, survival, and the cyclical nature of history. His portrayal of how quickly civilization can crumble under the weight of disaster remains eerily relevant in today's world. More than a story of destruction, this novella is a philosophical reflection on knowledge, power, and the enduring will to live. It stands as one of London's most visionary and unsettling works—a prophetic classic that predicted the anxieties of the modern age. ?? Click Buy Now to experience Jack London's unforgettable tale of loss, memory, and mankind's struggle to rebuild after the end.