<p>In Jack London's dystopian novel "The Scarlet Plague," the narrative follows the journey of an aged professor who recalls the devastating effects of a mysterious pandemic that wiped out civilization. London's succinct yet powerful prose sets a bleak tone, depicting a world devoid of order and societal structures. This post-apocalyptic tale explores themes of human resilience, mortality, and the fragility of civilization. Set in the future, Lon...