Looking Backward, 2000 1887 by Edward Bellamy

This novel is a utopian science fiction story that begins in late 19th-century America, where the protagonist falls into a deep sleep only to awaken in the year 2000. He finds himself in a radically transformed society where social and economic injustices have been rectified through the establishment of a harmonious, cooperative world. The narrative explores the contrasts between the world of 1887, marked by inequality and inefficiency, and the year 2000, where a socialist paradise has been achieved, highlighting the author's critique of the social and economic issues of his time and his vision for a better future through reform and moral progress.

The 4076th greatest book of all time


Published
1888
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
200-300
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English

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