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Apocalyptic Literature
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Apocalypse!: The Evolution of Apocalyptic Belief and How it Shaped the Western World 
 Explores the origins of apocalyptic belief, and provides related information on Jesus and John the Baptist, the Book of Revelation and the Book of Daniel, the Antichrist legend, the Crusades, Martin Luther, Thomas Muentzer, Christopher Columbus, the Puritans, the American Revolution, doomsday cults, and more. Includes a glossary, and an illustrated timeline "of the apocalyptical worldview through the ages." Companion to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "Frontline" television program of same title. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/apocalypse/ Topics: Faiths, Literature: Fiction, Religion Last updated Apr 6, 2008 EmptyWorld: Apocalyptic and End of the World Fiction, Film and TV
This site lists works with an end-of-the-world theme. The annotations for entries vary with the content including plot summaries, critical comments, author information, etc. The film and television entries include names of directors and principal cast members. From an enthusiast whose "interest is in fiction that deals with a disaster leading to the breakdown of society and the decimation of the population, and the subsequent struggle in the next days, months and years." http://www.brykins.eclipse.co.uk/ Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Mar 25, 2007 |
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