The Fall of Man; Or, The Loves of the Gorillas A Popular Scientific Lecture Upon the Darwinian Theory of Development by Sexual Selection

"The Fall of Man; Or, The Loves of the Gorillas" by Richard Grant White functions as a witty and comical scientific lecture given by a wise gorilla, examining the theories of evolution and sexual selection. Set in the Victorian era, the narrative cleverly uses science to mock human behavior and culture. The gorilla speaker explains humanity's supposed evolution from primates, pointing out what humans have lost in the process. Through funny stories of gorilla romance, bizarre encounters with sea monsters, and the metaphorical "fall" of gorillas towards human traits, the book pokes fun at social customs, relationships, and the very idea of progress and reveals how poor decisions can lead to downfall.