Looking Further Backward (eBook)

Arthur Dudley Vinton (Autor)

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2022
117 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739621-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "Looking Further Backward," Arthur Dudley Vinton crafts a thought-provoking narrative that serves as both a sequel and a critique to the utopian visions presented in Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward." Vinton skillfully weaves together speculative fiction with elements of philosophical discourse, exploring themes of socialism, technological progress, and individual agency in a rapidly changing society. His prose is marked by an intricate interplay of dialogue and introspection, allowing readers to immerse themselves in a richly constructed futuristic landscape fraught with ethical dilemmas and socio-political challenges that resonate with contemporary issues. Arthur Dudley Vinton, a noted scholar and literary figure of the late 19th Century, drew upon his background in sociology and his keen interest in social reform to inform his writing. His experiences in a transitional America, grappling with industrialization and burgeoning capitalist practices, provided him with the necessary context to delve into Bellamy's themes while imbuing them with his own original insights. Vinton's background in both literature and social reform movements undoubtedly shaped his critical lens, allowing him to question the ideals of progress and community. "Looking Further Backward" stands out as a seminal work for anyone interested in the intersections of literature, politics, and social philosophy. Vinton's exploration of an alternate vision for society encourages readers to engage with the complexities of human relationships in an increasingly mechanized world. This book is not only a continuation of Bellamy's vision but also a call to critically assess the future we are building, making it essential reading for students of utopian literature and social theory alike.

Autor

Arthur Dudley Vinton, a relatively obscure author within the realm of late 19th and early 20th-century literature, is remembered primarily for his work 'Looking Further Backward', a speculative novel that serves as a sequel to Edward Bellamy's 'Looking Backward: 2000-1887'. Vinton's continuation, published in 1890, extends Bellamy's utopian vision by engaging with the sociopolitical issues of the era through a dystopian lens. Vinton's narrative skillfully uses the device of futuristic speculation to critique and challenge the contemporary trends in socio-economic policies, as a rejoinder to the socialist ideas expounded by Bellamy. 'Looking Further Backward' is not merely a work of fiction but a discourse in political philosophy, predating and potentially influencing later dystopian works. In literary style, Vinton adopted a direct approach characterized by a clarity of prose and a structure that facilitated the portrayal of intricate political ideologies in an accessible manner to his audience. While information about Vinton's life and wider literary contributions is limited, 'Looking Further Backward' endures as a noteworthy effort to contribute to the discourse initiated by Bellamy and to the speculative fiction genre as a whole.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 1984 • 19th century science fiction • Alternate History • alternative future vision • Alternative History fiction • American imperialism • authoritarian society critique • Brave New World • capitalist future • Classical literature • critical societal analysis • Divergent • Dystopian Fiction • dystopian social commentary • fictional diary • futuristic society fiction • government control themes • human nature exploration • Hunger Games • individual autonomy fiction • Intellectual satire • It can't happen here • journalist author insights • Literary response • literary sequels • Philosophical Science Fiction • Political Commentary • political dystopia • political satire narrative • satirical dystopian • Social commentary literature • socialist critique • Speculative Fiction • Stephen King • The Breaking Light • The Gender Game • The Handmaid's Tale • The Man in the High Castle • turn-of-the-century america • utopian and dystopian novels