
“Eumeswil” is a philosophical novel by Ernst Jünger, written in the dystopian genre. The action takes place in the fictional city-state of Eumeswil, where the protagonist, historian Martin Venator, observes the decline of civilization and reflects on the cyclical nature of history, power, and individual freedom. The novel explores themes of totalitarianism, intellectual alienation, and the search for inner freedom in a world where past, present, and future intertwine.