Looking Backward: From 2000 to 1887 - 5007

Looking Backward: 2000-1887 by Edward Bellamy is a classic work of American utopian fiction that is still relevant today. Published in 1888, the book offers a unique look into the past and a vision of a utopian future. Set in the year 2000, the protagonist, Julian West, is transported to the future where he is introduced to a cooperative economic system and a highly organized and regulated society. The novel explores themes of social justice, economic equality, and technological progress, and its influence can still be seen in modern utopian literature. It is an essential work for scholars of utopian fiction and an important piece of American literary history. Edward Bellamy (1850-1898) was an American author and prominent socialist whose writings had a major influence on the development of American utopian literature. He is best known for his 1888 utopian novel, Looking Backward, which was one of the most popular works of fiction of its time. His other works include Equality (1897) and Dr. Heidenhoff’s Process (1880). Born in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts in 1850, Bellamy was the son of a Baptist pastor and an abolitionist mother. He was educated at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and then at Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he graduated in 1872. After college, he worked as a lawyer and then a journalist, writing for several newspapers in Massachusetts and New York. In the 1880s, Bellamy began to experiment with utopian fiction, writing a series of short stories that laid out his vision for a more equitable and just society. His first novel, Looking Backward, was published in 1888, and it quickly became a bestseller. In the book, Bellamy envisions a utopian future in which the government is responsible for providing citizens with basic needs like health care, education, and employment. Bellamy was an early advocate of the labor movement, and his work was an influence on the American socialist movement. He was also an outspoken critic of the American capitalist system, and he sought to replace it with a more equitable one. Bellamy's impact on American utopian literature was immense. His work inspired many writers to explore the possibilities of a better world for their readers. His vision was also a major influence on the New Deal policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, which sought to provide economic security and social welfare for all Americans. Edward Bellamy died in 1898, but his legacy as a visionary utopian thinker lives on. His writings remain a source of inspiration for those who seek to create a more just and equitable society.
ASIN: B0B1C94PQ9
VSKU: LFV.B0B1C94PQ9.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Bellamy, Edward
Binding: Paperback