“In these contemporary, cinematic apocalyptic scenarios, human action, often based on stupidity or greed, directly or indirectly leads to an apocalyptic disaster.”

“But despite the apocalyptic warning that this passage contains, Southey seems hopeful that religion, common humanity, and common wisdom will prevail.”

“As 1831 drew to its conclusion, there may well have been some who saw in the happenings of the preceding months an almost apocalyptic turn of events.”

“Doubtless these are only a few of the great number of apocalyptical books which those ages produced.”

“At the time when the novel appeared, this apocalyptical chapter must have seemed to be the boundary of hyperbolism.”

“It may feel anguished rather than lyrical, but it does have that kind of apocalyptical power.”