
News From Nowhere
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William Guest, a member of the Socialist League in late Victorian England, falls asleep after a political meeting and wakes up in a strange new world. It is the year 2000, and England has undergone a radical transformation. He finds himself in a society without money, private property, or class divisions. The people live in harmony with nature, working only for their own pleasure and satisfaction. Guest is guided through this utopian world by a group of friendly residents, including the enigmatic Old Hammond. He learns about their communal way of life, their shared ownership of resources, and their emphasis on art and creativity. Guest's journey involves encounters with different aspects of this utopian society, from their beautiful architecture and handcrafted goods to their egalitarian social structures and absence of violence. As he travels through this utopian landscape, Guest grapples with the contradictions between his own values and the principles of this new society. He questions the role of technology, the possibility of achieving true equality, and the potential for human nature to be transformed. Through Guest's gradual acclimation to this new reality, the novel offers a compelling vision of a society where work is fulfilling, nature is revered, and human beings live in harmony with each other and the world around them.Book Details
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William Morris
England
William Morris was a British textile designer, poet, artist, novelist, translator and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. He was a major contributor to t...
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