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| Author | René Barjavel |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ravage |
| Translator | Damon Knight |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Denoël |
Publication date | 1943 |
Ashes, Ashes (French:Ravage) is ascience fiction novel written byRené Barjavel, set in 2052France. It was first published in 1943 by Denoël. Its English-language translation byDamon Knight asAshes, Ashes was published in 1967 by Doubleday.Ravage has been included on many "all-time" best lists, including Annick Beguin'sLes 100 principaux titres de la science-fiction.
In the storyline, a civilization much more advanced than ours falls to its knees whenelectricity suddenly disappears. Chaos, disease, and famine ensue, which readers witness through the adventures of a small group of survivors led by François Deschamps. The group leavesParis and starts a journey towardProvence where the survivors will create a new patriarchal society with Deschamps as their leader.[1]
This novel has been cited as influential inscience-fiction literature in the following books:[2]
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