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Empire of the Ants: A Novel,New
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Here is the stunning international bestseller in the tradition of Watership Down but with a dark, original twist. Unique, daring, and unforgettable, it tells the story of an ordinary family who accidentally threaten the security of a hidden civilization as intelligent as our owna colony of ants determined to survive at any cost....Jonathan Wells and his young family have come to the Paris flat at 3, rue des Sybarites through the bequest of his eccentric late uncle Edmond. Inheriting the dusty apartment, the Wells family are left with only one warning: Never go down into the cellar.But when the family dog disappears down the basement steps, Jonathan followsand soon his wife, his son, and various wouldbe rescuers vanish into its mysterious depths.Meanwhile, in a pine stump in a nearby park, a vast civilization is in turmoil. Here a young female from the russet ant nation of Belokan learns that a strange new weapon has been killing off her comrades. To find out why, she enlists the help of a warrior ant, and the two set off on separate journeys into a harsh and violent world. It is a world where death takes many formssavage birds and voracious lizards, warlike dwarf ants and rapacious termites, poisonous beetles and, most bizarre of all, the swift, murderous, giant guardians of the edge of the world: cars.Yet the end of the female's desperate quest will be the eerie secret in the cellar at 3, rue des Sybaritesa mystery she must solve in order to fulfill her special destiny as the new queen of her own great empire. But to do so she must first make unthinkable communion with the most barbaric creatures of all.Empire of the Ants is a brilliant evocation of a hidden civilization as complex as our own and far more ancient. It is a fascinating realm where boats are built of leaves and greenflies are domesticated and milked like cows, where citizens lock antennae in 'absolute communication' and fight wars with precisely coordinated armies using sprays of glue and acids that can dissolve a snail. Not since Watership Down has a novel so vividly captured the lives and struggles of a fellow species and the valuable lessons they have to teach us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Empire of the Ants'? A: 'Empire of the Ants' explores themes of survival, civilization, and the complexity of life from the perspective of an ant colony, paralleling human experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empire of the Ants'? A: The author of 'Empire of the Ants' is Bernard Werber.
- Q: What age group is 'Empire of the Ants' suitable for? A: 'Empire of the Ants' is suitable for young adults and older readers due to its complex themes and mature content.
- Q: How many pages does 'Empire of the Ants' have? A: 'Empire of the Ants' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Empire of the Ants' is available in mass market binding.
- Q: When was 'Empire of the Ants' published? A: 'Empire of the Ants' was published on February 2, 1999.
- Q: Is 'Empire of the Ants' part of a series? A: 'Empire of the Ants' is the first book in Bernard Werber's trilogy about the ant civilization.
- Q: What makes 'Empire of the Ants' unique compared to other novels? A: 'Empire of the Ants' uniquely blends adventure with ecological insights, offering a deep exploration of a hidden civilization.
- Q: Can I read 'Empire of the Ants' without having read other books by the author? A: Yes, 'Empire of the Ants' can be read as a standalone novel without prior knowledge of Bernard Werber's other works.
- Q: What is the setting of 'Empire of the Ants'? A: The setting of 'Empire of the Ants' shifts between a Parisian flat and an intricate ant colony, highlighting both human and ant civilizations.