Metropolis by Thea von Harbou (1927)

Name: Metropolis
Author: Thea von Harbou

Metropolis, written by Thea von Harbou, is a dystopian novel set in a future society where the city of Metropolis is ruled by a powerful corporation called the Johansson Company. The story follows the journey of Freder, a young man who discovers the dark secrets behind the company's success and must navigate a complex web of social classes, political intrigue, and rebellion. Please provide your next question or request without any salutations, preambles, greetings, or follow-ups.

By Thea von Harbou · First published 1927 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure · 25 chapters · 88,637 words

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Now the rumbling of the great organ swelled to a roar, pressing, like a rising giant, against the vaulted ceiling, to burst through it.

Freder bent his head backwards, his wide-open, burning eyes stared unseeingly upward. His hands formed music from the chaos of the notes; struggling with the vibration of the sound and stirring him to his innermost depths.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Thea von Harbou
Date: 1927 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure, Romantic
Length: 88,637 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 2,577 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book presents a futuristic city called Metropolis and delves heavily into technology, human relations with machines, and social structures in a future society, which are all classic themes in science fiction.
Dystopian — The story reveals a dark and oppressive world, portraying the social divide between the upper class who lives above ground, and workers who live underground, which is a critical characteristic of dystopian fiction.
Adventure — Many key plot elements revolve around characters venturing into unknown or dangerous territory, facing numerous challenges, and working to achieve a noble goal, which are key elements of the adventure genre.
Romantic — The subplot involving Maria's love for Freder, and his for her adds elements of the romantic genre to the narrative.

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