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Set in a utopian future, the narrative follows William Guest, who awakens in a society devoid of private property, authority, and class structures, where production is collectively owned and controlled. This agrarian culture thrives on people's love for nature and their work. The novel intertwines themes of Marxism and romance, featuring Morris as a character who encounters archetypal figures while seeking love and personal rebirth. The work critiques Victorian norms and explores the dynamics of community and interpersonal relationships in a transformed world.