Deluge by S. Fowler Wright is a classic science fiction novel that presents a catastrophic vision of the world. The story is set in a time when the Earth experiences a sudden, cataclysmic geological event that results in a massive deluge, submerging much of the planet's land under water. The novel follows the protagonist, Martin Webster, as he navigates this drastically altered world. After the deluge, Webster finds himself among the few survivors in a dramatically changed landscape. With most of civilization washed away, the survivors must adapt to a new way of life and the challenges that come with it.