The Evolution of Apocalyptic Narratives

This chapter examines the transformation of apocalyptic themes from organized religion to secular literature, particularly through the works of poets and novelists in the 19th century. It further analyzes how the catastrophic events of the 20th century, including the World Wars and the atomic bomb, reshaped societal fears and literary portrayals of the end of the world.

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