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London, Jack
1876
1916
Chaney, John Griffith
Murros, Kaapo
1875
1951
Ahlqvist, David Gabriel
Before Adam. Finnish
Ennen Aatamia
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
"Ennen Aatamia" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of evolution and human consciousness through the eyes of a character reflective of ancestral memories, experiencing vivid dreams and fears rooted deep in prehistoric times. The protagonist demonstrates a unique duality, navigating between a contemporary existence and the primal instincts of ancient forebears. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the protagonist's tumultuous inner world, revealing his haunting nightmares filled with primordial fears that stem from a time long ago, particularly during the Pleistocene epoch. He describes a vivid struggle between his modern self and the echoes of his ancient past, often depicting encounters with animals and other members of a prehistoric tribe. Through fragmented memories and dream-like sequences, he recounts his experiences of fear, discovery, and a profound sense of belonging to something greater than himself, capturing a poignant sense of conflict between the simplicity of prehistoric life and the complexities of modern existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Fantasy fiction
Prehistoric peoples -- Fiction
Dreams -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
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