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Published: June 08, 2009
Words: 32194 (approximate)
Language: English
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In an underground cavern is a so called modern society which is a metaphor for the harsh, amoral qualities of humanity. A messianic stranger who has fallen into this world returns to the surface with a military expedition; leading to deadly consequences. As the suspense gradually builds up to an unpredictable foreboding climax, it can be asked: is it worthwhile to sacrifice one's life for justice?Extended description
In an underground cavern is a so called modern society which is a metaphor for the harsh, amoral qualities of humanity. A messianic stranger who has fallen into this world returns to the surface with a military expedition; leading to deadly consequences. As the suspense gradually builds up to an unpredictable foreboding climax, it can be asked: is it worthwhile to sacrifice one's life for justice?"...we represent the crowning achievement of our dying civilization for our cruel oppression shows that man has not even be able to live up to his own feeble sense of right. Failing even our own moral consciences and legal apparatus, humanity has fallen into the severest tyranny."
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karma, political, hope, death, history, religion, justice, myth, supernatural, dystopia, wisdom, war, philosophy, darkness, good, evil, truth, humanity, sacrifice, allegory, soul, light, messianic, amoral, manipulation, suffering, integrity, oppression, stranger, doublethink, deceptive, martyr, inhumanityAvailable ebook reading formats
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