Edward Bellamy Books

Set in a transformed America, the novel follows Julian West as he awakens from a century-long coma to discover a society where economic equality prevails. Abolishing wealth disparities, the new world promotes collective work for the common good, reflecting socialist ideals. Through Julian’s journey, the book explores themes of vegetarianism, feminism, and the rejection of private capital, elaborating on the vision established in its predecessor. This sequel serves as a detailed exploration of Bellamy's revolutionary ideas, resonating with contemporary leftist thought.

Following the great success of the very first Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with tales set in bleak and paradisiacal worlds of boundless imagination from classic authors and exciting budding contemporary writers.

Set in a visionary utopia, this classic novel presents a future society characterized by equality and social harmony. Through a compelling narrative, the author explores transformative changes that lead to a more just and enlightened world. The story invites readers to reflect on the possibilities of societal improvement and the ideals of a harmonious future.

Set in the late 19th century, the story follows Julian West, a young American who undergoes a hypnosis-induced sleep. Awakening in the year 2000, he navigates a world transformed by time, grappling with the changes in society, technology, and culture. His journey explores themes of progress, the human experience, and the impact of time on identity.

Set in a world where time travel allows for reversed chronology, this novel delves into the complexities of love and relationships. It follows a couple whose bond transcends time, revealing the essence of their connection through unexpected twists. With rich character development, the narrative explores the challenges they face in their unconventional romance. The author invites readers on an emotional journey that highlights the resilience of the heart and the power of human connection, offering a refreshing take on the romance genre.

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In Looking Backward, what is, on the surface, a time travel love story quickly becomes a deep exploration of society, its values, and the proper role of government. Includes commentary by eminent American historian Lewis Mumford.

Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward (1888) is a thunderous indictment of industrial capitalism and a resplendent vision of life in a socialist utopia. Matthew Beaumont's lively edition explores the political and psychological peculiarities of this celebrated utopian fiction.

Stimulating, thought-provoking utopian fantasy about a young man who's put into a hypnotic sleep in the late 19th century and awakens in the year 2000 to find a vastly changed world where crime, war, and want no longer exist. A provocative study of human society as it is and as it might be.

The book tells the story of Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up one hundred and thirteen years later. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massachusetts), but in a totally changed world: It is the year 2000 and, while he was sleeping, the United States has been transformed into a socialist utopia. The remainder of the book outlines Bellamy's thoughts about improving the future. The major themes include problems associated with capitalism. The young man readily finds a guide, Doctor Leete, who shows him around and explains all the advances of this new age; including drastically reduced working hours for people performing menial jobs and almost instantaneous, Internet-like delivery of goods. The goods of society are equally distributed to its citizens. A considerable portion of the book is dialogue between Leete and West wherein West expresses his confusion about how the future society works and Leete explains.

"Als Julian West in einen künstlich herbeigeführten hundertjährigen Schlaf fällt, findet er nach dem Aufwachen die Welt um sich herum nach all der Zeit verständlicherweise deutlich verändert vor. Boston und überhaupt die USA sind in dieser, leider sehr fiktionalen Erzählung, ein ideales, perfektes Gemeinwesen. So sehr Bellamy hier auch von der Wirklichkeit entfernt ist - einige Aspekte unseres heutigen Lebens hat er tatsächlich zutreffend prognostiziert - so etwa die Kreditkarte, die erst viele Jahre nach seinem Roman erfunden wurde." Redaktion Gröls-Verlag (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)

Kniha pojednává o dystopickém světě, kde vládne obdoba komunismu. Julian West usne v roce 1887 magnetickým spánkem a probudí se v roce 2000. Autor knihy podrobně a do detailu probírá dystopické státní zřízení roku 2000. Vše řídí stát, majetek je společný. Lidé jsou rozděleni do 4 tříd, práce je nucená, všichni musí pracovat podle svých schopností. Jsou zrušeny peníze, mzdy a výdaje se počítají přes úvěrovou kartu. Bydlení je úsporné, vše je typizováno, není nadbytek ani nedostatek. Je rovnoprávnost žen. Julianovi, který je ze své doby zvyklý na bídu, nezaměstnanost, války, tento svět připadá jako ráj.