The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy (eBook)

Looking Backward, Equality, Dr. Heidenhoff's Process, Miss Ludington's Sister, With The Eyes Shut…

Edward Bellamy (Autor)

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2023
1319 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768330-8 (EAN)

Infos

The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy compiles the significant works of a seminal figure in American utopian literature, presenting his visionary ideas that challenge the socio-economic structures of the late 19th century. With a distinctive style that marries polemic with narrative, Bellamy's prose is engaging and accessible, offering readers not only a critique of capitalism but a detailed vision of a cooperative society. The book showcases his most influential work, Looking Backward, presenting a compelling argument for socialism through a futuristic lens that critiques the inequalities of his era while promoting a harmonious, idealized alternative. Edward Bellamy was a prominent novelist and social critic born in 1850, whose experiences as a journalist and observer of industrial society informed his literary work. His vision for a better society was propelled by reactive sentiments against burgeoning industrial capitalism and its attendant woes. This amalgamation of personal convictions and literary aspirations culminated in a body of work that has persevered over a century, influencing social movements and literary imaginations alike. This essential collection is not merely a reflection of Bellamy's era but a crucial examination of issues that resonate today. Readers intrigued by themes of social justice, economic equity, and utopian ideals will find in Bellamy's writings both inspiration and a call to action, making this anthology an indispensable read for anyone invested in the discourse surrounding societal reform.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: 1984 • 19th century literature • American authors • American social reform • Arthur Clarke • bandwidth • economic equality • edward bellamy • Frankenstein • Future Visions • historical fiction commentary • Inequality and justice • Narrative of human progress • Nineteenth century ideals • Optimistic societal critique • Outlander • Political Discourse Analysis • Political novels • progressive fiction • Ray Bradbury • Ready Player One • socialist fiction • Socialist themes exploration • split second • The Gender Game • The Handmaid's Tale • Utopian Literature • Utopian social vision • utopian society • Visionary literature collection