Episode 57 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 2 - by Jack London

  • Episode 57: (06/14/2020)

    • Part 2 of a 6-part series

      1. “The Scarlet Plague” by Jack London

        • Originally published in 1912 this story bears an eerie resemblance to recent times.

        • It is written 60 years in our future in a post-apocalyptic world and discusses a plague that nearly wiped out human civilization in 2013.

        • To follow along with the text, click HERE

        • Go back to episode 56 to hear part 1 of this story

      2. Thanks for listening everyone. Stay tuned for part three coming soon!

      3. Stay home, listen to cool independent podcasts like this one, and Hidden Oaks and have a good night!

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Episode 56 - "The Scarlet Plague" Part 1 - by Jack London

Episode 56 features Part 1 of a retelling of the story "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London. This is the first part in a six part series. The Scarlet Plague was originally published in 1912 and tells of a post-apocalyptic world whose population was nearly wiped out by a plague in the year 2013. The parallels between the story and modern day are fascinating to think about as you you listen, or read along. Thanks for listening everyone. Enjoy!

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