The Titanic Will Sink

The book by French literary scholar Pierre Bayard is a fascinating study of the phenomenon of prediction in literature. The author analyzes how works of art can anticipate future events, using as an example Morgan Robertson’s novel *Futility*, which was written 14 years before the Titanic disaster and predicted this tragic event with striking accuracy. Bayard examines various theories on the nature of foresight, balancing scientific analysis and philosophical reflections.