Ice

Set in a haunting, post-apocalyptic world where ice gradually engulfs the planet, the story follows a nameless narrator on a surreal quest for a white-haired girl he once loved. As societal structures collapse, he battles a formidable foe known as the Warden, navigating nightmarish landscapes that reflect his obsession and the violence of his desires. This literary science fiction classic, published in 1967, explores themes of sexual predation and environmental catastrophe, showcasing Anna Kavan's prescient vision through evocative, dream-like prose.