Futility Or The Wreck Of The Titan by Morgan Robertson
Set in the early 20th century, this gripping narrative follows the ill-fated voyage of a massive, state-of-the-art ocean liner deemed unsinkable. As it embarks on its maiden journey across the Atlantic, the ship encounters a catastrophic collision with an iceberg, leading to a tragic disaster eerily similar to the real-life sinking of the Titanic. Through the eyes of the protagonist, a disillusioned former naval officer, the story explores themes of hubris, fate, and the limits of human engineering, while highlighting the stark realities of class disparity and human vulnerability in the face of nature's unforgiving power.
- Published
- 1898
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 70-80
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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