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Edward Bellamy: Collected Works is a compendium capturing the essence of Bellamy's visionary ideas, reflective of the late 19th-century socio-political landscape. This collection encompasses his groundbreaking novel 'Looking Backward,' which presents a utopian vision of a future society where capitalism has been supplanted by a collectivist order. Bellamy's literary style marries didactic prose with a vivid imagination, urging readers to reconsider the ethical underpinnings of their own society. His works encapsulate a blend of Romanticism and early socialist thought, situating them at the…mehr

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Edward Bellamy: Collected Works is a compendium capturing the essence of Bellamy's visionary ideas, reflective of the late 19th-century socio-political landscape. This collection encompasses his groundbreaking novel 'Looking Backward,' which presents a utopian vision of a future society where capitalism has been supplanted by a collectivist order. Bellamy's literary style marries didactic prose with a vivid imagination, urging readers to reconsider the ethical underpinnings of their own society. His works encapsulate a blend of Romanticism and early socialist thought, situating them at the intersection of literature and political philosophy. Edward Bellamy, born in 1850, was profoundly influenced by the economic disparity he witnessed in post-Civil War America. His background in philosophy and literature, coupled with his engagement in the labor movement, inspired him to pen his thoughts on social justice and economic equity. Through his writings, Bellamy sought to ignite both critical thought and pragmatic reform in the minds of his contemporaries, making his insights all the more pertinent in today's economic discussions. This collection is essential for readers interested in utopian literature, socio-economic critique, and the historical evolution of American thought. Bellamy's works continue to resonate, offering both a compelling narrative and a provocative analysis of society's potential paths. Readers, scholars, and those drawn to visionary literature will find the Collected Works an invaluable resource for understanding the layers of Bellamy's thought.