When the Sun Went Out

When the Sun Went Out, published in 1929 by Leslie F. Stone, is a science fiction novel set in a dystopian future where Earth's sun is dying. The story follows Kuila Rei, an astronomer, as he witnesses the decline of civilization and humanity's struggle for survival in the face of impending darkness. Alongside fellow astronomer Ramo Rei, Kuila explores the possibility of escaping their dying world by digging underground, embodying themes of hope, knowledge, and human connection amid catastrophe. The novel concludes with the sun's final demise, leaving the characters to confront a new life beneath the Earth's surface.