Ely's Automatic Housemaid (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring the Future Through Robotic Housemaids: A Literary Journey of Technology and Society

Elizabeth W. Bellamy (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
236 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406609262-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Ely's Automatic Housemaid," Elizabeth W. Bellamy crafts a compelling narrative that explores the intersection of domestic life and technological innovation in the early 20th century. The story centers around Ely, a whimsical inventor who creates a mechanical housemaid, serving as a reflection on the evolving roles of women and the impacts of industrialization on traditional household dynamics. Bellamy's prose combines wry humor with poignant social critique, delving into issues of class, gender, and the burgeoning anxieties surrounding automation, all within a richly detailed literary context that resonates with contemporary discussions about technology and society. Elizabeth W. Bellamy was an astute observer of her time, influenced by the rapid advancements of the Industrial Revolution and the shifting landscapes of gender roles. A contemporary of other notable literary figures, she drew inspiration from both the feminist movements and the burgeoning technological landscape of her era. Bellamy's insights into the complexity of domestic life, coupled with her intimate understanding of the social fabric of her time, lend her narrative a sense of urgency and relevance that continues to engage readers today. "Ely's Automatic Housemaid" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of technology, gender, and society. Bellamy's insightful commentary and innovative storytelling offer not only a glimpse into a past ripe with social change but also provoke thought about the future implications of technological advancement. Readers seeking a captivating literary exploration of these themes will find this book both enlightening and enjoyable.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.3.2020
• Einführung: Kelsey Bates
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Kelsey Bates
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Humor / Satire
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • American Literature • Artificial Intelligence Ethics • complex technological themes • domestic servants • female author • female protagonist journey • Fiction • futuristic technology narrative • historical fiction • Household fiction • Housekeeping • human-robot relationship • inventions • literary satire • modern dystopian society • robotic household automation • robotic technology in fiction • robots • Science Fiction • science fiction adventure • Short Stories • social class themes • social commentary fiction • thought-provoking storytelling • Victorian Literature • Women Writers