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Can I read The Drowned World on EtoBox?
The Drowned World by J. G. (James Graham) Ballard is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Drowned World about?
Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of unendurable heat. London is a swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows up the walls of the Ritz and primeval reptiles are sighted, swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital; others remain to pursue reckless schemes, either in the name of science or profit. While the submerged streets of London are drained in search of treasure, Dr Robert Kerans - part of a group of intrepid scientists - comes to accept this submarine city and finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it. (via 2014 Fourth Estate edition)
Who reads The Drowned World?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- J. G. (James Graham) Ballard
- Publisher
- Orion Pub Co
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780007221837
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction
- Rating
- 3.55 / 5 (3,883 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14