Metropolis
Metropolis This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanized underworld who labor to provide the rich…
Specifikacia Metropolis
Metropolis
This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanized underworld who labor to provide the rich with their pleasures. Between the brain that plans and the hands that build, she declares, there must be a mediator―the heart.Thea von Harbou, creator of the screenplay for Fritz Lang's iconic 1927 film, wrote this novel to expand upon the movie's ideas and concepts. When a charismatic leader arises, she seeks a savior to unite the disparate social orders.
Noted science-fiction authority Forrest J. Vivid in description, rich in characterization and symbolism, the story draws upon ancient myths to form a compelling vision of the future. Ackerman hailed the book as a work of genius, and a century after its initial publication Metropolis continues to captivate