In the Beginning

"In the Beginning" is a sophisticated and satirical exploration of the origins of human society, blending mythology with a sharp critique of moral evolution. Set in a mythical prehistory where gods and demi-gods still walk the earth, the story follows the adventures of Linus as he interacts with divine beings and witnesses the gradual loss of primal innocence. Norman Douglas crafts a world where the playful chaos of paganism eventually gives way to the rigid constraints of organized religio...