The Sleep of Reason," written by C.P. Snow, was published in 1968. It is the ninth novel in Snow's Strangers and Brothers series. The novel delves into the themes of moral decay, the complexities of justice, and the unsettling nature of human behavior. The story follows Lewis Eliot as he becomes entangled in a disturbing case involving accusations of ritualistic abuse. Through the narrative, Snow explores the dark undercurrents of society and the fragility of reason when confronted with irrationality and prejudice. The novel reflects the social and cultural anxieties of the late 1960s, marked by a sense of disillusionment and a questioning of established norms.