Metropolis

Metropolis by Thea von Harbou is a dystopian science fiction novel set in a futuristic city sharply divided between oppressed workers and ruling elites. Originally written to accompany Fritz Lang’s silent film, the novel expands on the film’s themes of class struggle, technology, and reconciliation. The story follows Freder, the son of a wealthy industrialist, as he discovers the workers’ plight and joins a movement for unity. Rich in allegory and visual imagination, Metropolis remains a classic of speculative fiction.