Atlantida

Originally published in 1919 as L'Atlantide, Pierre Benoit's novel is a hallmark of early twentieth-century French adventure literature. Set in the Hoggar Mountains of the Sahara, the narrative explores the discovery of a hidden civilization ruled by the enigmatic Queen Antinea. It was written in the wake of the First World War, reflecting a period of intense fascination with exoticism and the allure of lost empires, eventually earning the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française.

This 2015 edition by Armchair Fiction serves as a modern revival of Benoit's work for English-speaking readers. Armchair Fiction specializes in reprinting classic pulp, science fiction, and fantasy stories, often utilizing archival cover art to evoke the aesthetic of the original serial publications. By presenting the text in an accessible trade paperback format, the publisher aims to maintain the legacy of Benoit’s atmospheric prose for a contemporary audience interested in the roots of the lost-world literary genre.