‘’For the great day of his wrath is come and who shall be able to stand.’’ John (gloriously kick-ass read) with the Four Horsemen (always loved them…), the wrath of the gods and Ragnarok of Norse culture. He breaks down the various ways in which the end of the world has inspired cultural icons and convictions and the times when this ‘’end’’ look quite tangible throughout History. Writers, take heed! This is how you engage your readers without resorting to cringy smart-ass comments. And so we speculate.’’Īdam Roberts has written a fascinating book, rich in wit, spirited narration and utmost respect for every religion, culture and tradition. Whether we view it under a religious, scientific or cultural microscope, we love talking about the end of the world that mirrors our own terror in the face of the inevitable. A concept (or a reality?) that has inspired glorious myths and legends, paintings, songs, novels and films.
We are terrified and fascinated by the end of the world. We may name it differently but the result is the same. Just as we will each die, so the whole world will die at some point.’’ĭoomsday, Ragnarok, Judgement Day. One way of understanding our fascination with the end of the world is that such stories project our personal meeting onto the world. ‘’We are all mortal, and we will all die.
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