Metropolis

Thea Von Harbou, Thea Von Harbou

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Dover
20 May 2015

Science fiction; Dystopia; Society; Political Sci-Fi

"This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanised underworld who labor to provide the rich with their pleasures. When a charismatic leader arises, she seeks a savior to unite the disparate social orders. ""Between the brain that plans and the hands that build,"" she declares, ""there must be a mediator - the heart.""

Thea von Harbou, creator of the screenplay for Fritz Lang's iconic 1927 film, wrote this novel to expand upon the movie's ideas and concepts. Vivid in description, rich in characterization and symbolism, the story draws upon ancient myths to form a compelling vision of the future. Noted science-fiction authority Forrest J. Ackerman hailed the book as ""a work of genius,"" and a century after its initial publication Metropolis continues to captivate readers.

AUTHOR: Thea von Harbou (18881954) was a German writer, director, and actress. A celebrated figure of Weimar-era cinema in her own right, she collaborated with her husband, director Fritz Lang, on the screen version of Metropolis as well as M and other features."

By: Thea Von Harbou, Thea Von Harbou
Imprint: Dover
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 235g
ISBN: 9780486795676
ISBN 10: 0486795675
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 20 May 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Thea von Harbou (1888-1954) was a German writer, director, and actress. A celebrated figure of Weimar-era cinema in her own right, she collaborated with her husband, director Fritz Lang, on the screen version of Metropolis as well as M and other features.

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Metropolis

Thea Von Harbou, Thea Von Harbou

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