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Synopsis

"Looking Backward: 2000-1887" is a utopian science fiction novel written by Edward Bellamy. It was first published in 1888 and is considered one of the most influential works of American socialist literature. The story is set in the year 2000 and follows Julian West, a young man who falls into a deep sleep in 1887 and wakes up in a drastically transformed and idealized future. In the novel, Bellamy presents a vision of a utopian society where social and economic inequalities have been eliminated. The government controls the means of production, and everyone is provided for according to their needs. The novel explores themes of social justice, equality, and the potential for a more equitable and cooperative society.

Date de publication: 18/12/2023; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2023. Copyright Statment: —

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