Ravage (novel)

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Ravage is a science fiction novel written by René Barjavel, set in 2052 France. The English title is Ashes, ashes.

A civilization much more advanced than ours falls to its knees when electricity suddenly disappears. Chaos, disease and famine ensue, which we witness through the adventures of a small group of survivors led by François Deschamps. The group leaves Paris and starts a journey toward Provence where the survivors will create a new patriarchal society with Deschamps as their leader. It was first published in 1943 by Denoël.