Empire V

Interesting Facts

• The book is a satirical work that examines themes of power, consumer society, and human nature through the lens of vampire mythology.
• The protagonist, Roman Shtorkin, becomes a vampire and receives the new name Rama the Second, symbolizing his transition into a new world and acquisition of new knowledge.
• Vampires in the book control the world through information manipulation and mind control, serving as an allegory for modern media and political structures.
• One of the key concepts of the book is the idea of «glamour» and «discourse», which vampires use to manage people, creating an illusory reality.
• Pelevin incorporates numerous cultural and philosophical references, including Buddhism, postmodernism, and conspiracy theories, to create a multilayered and profound text.
• The book explores the theme of immortality and its impact on personality, morality, and ethical norms, showing how eternal life can alter one's perception of the world.