American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

Part two of my comments on Jack London's People of the Abyss, with more on his socialism and what it means for his social Darwinism.

Once again, a new series. Join me as I explore the worst in human nature with Jack London in London's East End, in The People of the Abyss.

In this episode, Philip K. Dick introduces us to some humans who remember Earth only as a myth. In The Impossible Planet, they try to find Earth to make some quick cash , but who knows what might be out there. Probably contains spoilers for the upcoming television show episode.

Before Minecraft, before World of Warcarft, Philip K. Dick imagined Worldcraft bubbles. But is it right to destroy these worlds when we build them? Are we in a simluation? If so, so we have a right to life?

I finish up this phase of John Steinbeck's career with one of his most famous works, Of Mice and Men.

My opening thoughts on the episodes we can expect to see on Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams. Spoilers for all the stories these episodes have been adapted from are included. All in all, it looks like a great television series that is remaining true to the stories and the themes of Philip K. Dick.

Another of Dick's early fantasy stories, "The King of the Elves", might just be his first great work on mental illness.

Part two of my review of In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck.

In "The Great C", Philip K. Dick explores a post-war world where humans sacrifice their young to a super computer. But other than that, it seems like a nice society.

John Steinbeck takes on class war in his wonderful novel In Dubious Battle.