
La Nuit des temps (The Time of the Night)
"La Nuit des temps" (The Time of the Night), a novel by René Barjavel, is a science fiction story set in a future where scientists revive a buried civilization from 900,000 years ago. The story explores themes of love, lost humanity, and the potential consequences of technological progress. It reveals a sophisticated, advanced society that fell into chaos, emphasizing human resilience and tragedy. The book blends romance with philosophical reflections on time, memory, and the enduring nature of human emotions, offering a compelling vision of humanity’s past and its implications for the future.