Scarlet Plague

Jack London

In this gripping science fiction tale by Jack London, we are transported to a desolate future in the year 2072, six decades after a devastating scarlet plague ravaged the globe. James Howard Smith, one of the last few survivors from the pre-plague era in the San Francisco region, reflects on his life and the fleeting nature of existence as he seeks to pass on invaluable lessons to his grandsons. Through his poignant narrative, we uncover the harrowing spread of the plague and the fierce struggles faced by the remnants of humanity. Originally published in London Magazine in 1912, The Scarlet Plague remains a haunting exploration of survival and the importance of knowledge. (Summary by Wikipedia and James Christopher) This show includes AI-generated content.

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44 episodes

  1. War of the Worlds-H. G. Wells 6:43:34
  2. People of the Abyss-Jack London 6:28:19
  3. Sleeper Awakes-H. G. Wells 8:14:20
  4. Last Space Ship-Murray Leinster 5:26:41
  5. Evolutionist at Large-Grant Allen 4:11:34
  6. Scarlet Plague-Jack London 1:56:11
  7. Naudsonce-H. Beam Piper 1:55:49
  8. Culture and Anarchy-Matthew Arnold 6:01:37
  9. Sentimentalists-Murray Leinster 1:50:30
  10. Masters of the Vortex-E. E. Smith 6:51:49
  11. Greylorn-Keith Laumer 2:12:12
  12. Omnilingual-H. Beam Piper 1:56:53
  13. Culture and Anarchy-Matthew Arnold 6:01:37
  14. Sleeper Awakes-H. G. Wells 8:14:20
  15. Defenders-Philip K. Dick 59:46
  16. Pariah Planet-Murray Leinster 4:00:46
  17. Pirates of Ersatz-Murray Leinster 6:16:32
  18. Triplanetary-E. E. Smith 6:25:24