The Seed-At-Zero by Dylan Thomas
This novel explores the intersection of technology and humanity through a narrative that spans centuries. It follows a group of individuals connected by their experiences with a mysterious entity known as The Seed. As they navigate complex relationships, power struggles, and existential crises, the story delves into themes of identity, free will, and the consequences of scientific advancements on human society.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism · 435 words
First lines
The seed-at-zero shall not storm The town of ghosts, the trodden womb With her rampart to his tapping, No god-in-hero tumble down
Like a tower on the town Dumbly and divinely stumbling Over the manwaging line.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism, Philosophical, Mythological
- Length: 435 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme, meter, and imagery.
- Modernist — The themes and style reflect modernist characteristics, including abstract imagery and complex symbolism.
- Symbolism — The text employs symbolic language to convey deeper meanings, particularly through metaphors and allegorical elements.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes and questions about human existence and the universe.
Tags
Science Fiction · Dystopian · Philosophical · Psychological Thriller · Existentialism · Human Condition · Social Commentary · Critique of Modernity · Techno-Thriller · Speculative Fiction · Future Studies · Cultural Satire