The Drowned World

Now adapted for Radio 4, 'The Drowned World' is a stunning evocation of a flooded, tropical London of the near future and a foray into the workings of the unconscious mind. Set in the near future, the ice caps have melted and the planet basks in an unendurable heat. London is a primordial swamp; lus [...]
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Now adapted for Radio 4, 'The Drowned World' is a stunning evocation of a flooded, tropical London of the near future and a foray into the workings of the unconscious mind. Set in the near future, the ice caps have melted and the planet basks in an unendurable heat. London is a primordial swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows up the walls of the Ritz and there are unconfirmed sightings of primeval reptiles swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital; others embark on harebrained schemes to drain the submerged streets in search of treasure. But Dr Robert Kerans has come to accept this submarine city and finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it...