Borislav Pekić’s 1988 novel presents an anthropological dystopia where biological Androids, created by ancient humans, have taken over the world and hidden their artificial origins. The narrative serves as a postmodern critique of totalitarianism and the manipulation of history, exploring a conflict between the soulless, synthetic creators and a remaining human minority. For an academic analysis of this work, read this ResearchGate document ResearchGate AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more The human park of Atlantis by Borislav Pekic - ResearchGate
An overview, thematic exploration, and cultural impact of the novel that re‑imagines the legend of Atlantis for the 21st‑century reader. Borislav Pekic Atlantida.pdf
The search for is a fitting meta-narrative for the book itself. A brilliant, foundational work of dystopian fiction survives not through major distribution deals, but through the digital equivalent of smuggled manuscripts—scans, shared files, and interlibrary loans. Learn more The human park of Atlantis by
The Atlanteans attempt to impose their Order upon the Chaos of the Hesperides. However, they face a dilemma: to rebuild their civilization, they need resources and labor, which requires dominating the locals. This leads to the corruption of Atlantean ideals. The "New Atlantis" is not a recreation of the golden age, but the beginning of a tense, imperialistic society. The Atlanteans attempt to impose their Order upon
A central theme in Pekić's work is the idea that history is cyclical. The novel posits that Western Civilization (Europe) is actually the inheritor of the Atlantean spirit—ambitious, technological, but ultimately rootless. The sinking of Atlantis is a metaphor for