The Strugatsky brothers, in a series about the World of Noon, described a society that became an alternative to the consumer society.
The Strugatsky brothers, in a series about the World of Noon, described a society that became an alternative to the consumer society. The story “Predatory Things of the Century” is part of a series of works telling about the events preceding the formation of the World of Noon. It takes place on Earth when the communist system has not yet become universal. Why is the society described in the story still causing controversy among fans of Strugatsky’s work? How have writers’ views changed? And how do the themes of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel Fight Club intersect with the themes of the novel? In the video you can find answers to these and other questions. Have a good time!