It was only in nightmares that one could see humans, molested by beasts, obeying strokes of the whip. Written in collaboration in 1922 by the author of Felifax, this five-volume saga (of which this is the fourth), purporting to chronicle the early years of the 21st century, takes place in a quasi-utopia-like Earth, where, thanks to the genius of master scientist Oronius, humanity has mastered natural forces. However, Oronius’ former colleague Otto Hentzen, a mad scientist who has allied himself with the beautiful, deadly Princess Yogha, has sworn revenge on the master scientist. After the worldwide cataclysm that devastated the Earth, Oronius and his friends discover an advanced civilization of giant insects long buried in Antarctica. The Polars, aided by Hantzen and Yogha, launch an attack against Humanity, increasing the intelligence of animals, who then rebel and enslave mankind, turning the world into a “Planet of the Beasts.” Oronius eventually escape from his enemies and enlists the help of the United States to fight the giant insects…
Creators/Key Contributors Paul Féval fils, H.-J. Magog
First Appearance L’humanité enchaînée (1923) by Paul Féval fils & H.-J. Magog
First Publisher Ferenczi
Appearance List L’humanité enchaînée (1923) by Paul Féval fils & H.-J. Magog — First book edition, Paris: Ferenczi, issued as Volume 4 of the series Les Mystères de Demain, a continuous speculative cycle; Les Fiancés de l’an 2000 (1922) by Paul Féval fils & H.-J. Magog — Preceding volume (Vol. 1); Le Monde des damnés (1923) by Paul Féval fils & H.-J. Magog (Vol. 2); Le Réveil d’Atlantide (1923) by Paul Féval fils & H.-J. Magog (Vol. 3); Le Faiseur de folles (1924) by Paul Féval fils & H.-J. Magog — Sequel (Vol. 5).
Sample Read The Mysteries of Tomorrow (Vol. 4): Humankind Enchained – Read a chapter [Black Coat Press]
Description It was only in nightmares that one could see humans, molested by beasts, obeying strokes of the whip. Written in collaboration in 1922 by the author of Felifax, this five-volume saga (of which this is the fourth), purporting to chronicle the early years of the 21st century, takes place in a quasi-utopia-like Earth, where, thanks to the genius of master scientist Oronius, humanity has mastered natural forces. However, Oronius’ former colleague Otto Hentzen, a mad scientist who has allied himself with the beautiful, deadly Princess Yogha, has sworn revenge on the master scientist. After the worldwide cataclysm that devastated the Earth, Oronius and his friends discover an advanced civilization of giant insects long buried in Antarctica. The Polars, aided by Hantzen and Yogha, launch an attack against Humanity, increasing the intelligence of animals, who then rebel and enslave mankind, turning the world into a “Planet of the Beasts.” Oronius eventually escape from his enemies and enlists the help of the United States to fight the giant insects…
