Underground Man Audiobook

Underground Man by TARDE, Gabriel

This post-apocalyptic novella tells the story of the downfall of civilisation and mankind following a solar cataclysm in the late 20th century. To survive, the remnants of humanity had to build a new civilization underground in the complete absence of all species except mankind, choosing to base it only on love and beauty, the fine arts and intellectual pursuits.

In view of the sun's current inactivity, this frighteningly prophetic tale might have been written today, saving that the cultural references and the fluid prose might be beyond, if one dares say so, many modern writers.

Tarde was a French sociologist, criminologist and social psychologist. This novella was, as far as I know, his only venture into the writing of fiction, and is heavy with philosophical, sociological, scientific and even political concepts. It is an absorbing and thought-provoking work. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

Total running time: 02:55:33 Read by Ruth Golding

You can listen to the recording for free at https://librivox.org/underground-man-by-gabriel-tarde

Chapters:

• Introductory and I. Prosperity
  
• II. The Catastrophe
  
• III. The Struggle
  
• IV. Saved
  
• V. Regeneration
  
• VI. Love
  
• VII. The Aesthetic Life
  
  
  The Android App "Underground Man by TARDE, Gabriel Audio Book" is a full featured media player with:
  
• Selectable Table of Contents to allow to jump to the start of any of the chapters.
  
• Adjustable Progress Bar to allow to jump to any spot in the current playing chapter
  
• Previous Chapter Button
  
• Rewind Button
  
• Play / Pause Button
  
• Fast Forward Button
  
• Next Chapter Button
  
  
  The "Underground Man by TARDE, Gabriel Audio Book" App will not use up your data plan's minutes by downloading the audio files (mp3) over and over. You will download load all the data when you install the App. The "Underground Man by TARDE, Gabriel Audio Book" App works even in airplane mode and in places without Wi-Fi or phone network access! So you can listen to your audio book anywhere anytime! The "Underground Man by TARDE, Gabriel Audio Book" App automatically pauses when you make or receive a phone call and automatically resumes after the call ends. The "Underground Man by TARDE, Gabriel Audio Book" App will continue to play until you exit the App or pause the reading so it is perfect for listening in bed, at the gym, or while driving into work.