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‘The Cold Snap’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) This tale eloquently describes a bitterly...

‘To Whom This May Come’ (1889) is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). First published in...

‘A Summer Evening's Dream’ (1898), a romantic, sentimental tale about second chances and first love, is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and...

‘At Pinney's Ranch’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). It was love at first sight when...

Julian West nel 1887 si addormenta profondamente e si risveglia solo dopo centotredici anni nella Boston degli anni 2000. Il giovane trova facilmente una guida, il dottor Leete, che gli spiega tutti i...

Edward Bellamy's "Hooking Watermelons" is a captivating exploration of 19th-century American life, deftly melding political commentary with a vivid narrative style. Through its meticulous attention to...

In "Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment," Edward Bellamy presents a thought-provoking exploration of the impact of isolation on the human spirit, encapsulated through the experiences of a man subjected to...

In "The Blindman's World," Edward Bellamy crafts a profound exploration of societal structures through the lens of a visually impaired protagonist. Using rich, metaphorical language, Bellamy deftly mixes...

In "A Summer Evening's Dream," Edward Bellamy crafts a vivid tapestry of idealism intertwined with social critique, set against the backdrop of an idyllic summer eve. Utilizing a lyrical style reminiscent...

The Collected Works of Edward Bellamy presents a comprehensive anthology of the author's influential writings, encapsulating his visionary ideas on social reform and utopianism. Notably recognized for...

Edward Bellamyn teos "Vuonna 2000" on dystooppinen romaani, joka julkaistiin vuonna 1888 ja sijoittuu kuvitteelliseen tulevaisuuteen. Kirja käsittelee yhteiskunnallisia ja taloudellisia kysymyksiä, joissa...

In "The Cold Snap," Edward Bellamy crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of dystopian fiction and social critique, presenting a vivid portrayal of a society grappling with the harsh...

In "Potts's Painless Cure," Edward Bellamy delves into the complex interplay of pain relief and societal perceptions surrounding medicine in the late 19th century. This thought-provoking novella combines...

In Edward Bellamy's poignant novella, "The Cold Snap," the narrative delves into the intricate interplay between socio-political issues and human empathy in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop...

In "An Echo of Antietam," Edward Bellamy crafts a novel that delves into the haunting aftermath of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles. Through a blend of vivid realism and poignant narrative style,...

Boston, 28 décembre 2000.J’ai vu le jour dans la ville de Boston, en l’année 1857.« 1857, dites-vous ? C’est une erreur ; il veut sans doute dire 1957. »Je vous demande pardon, mais il n’y a pas d’erreur....

Julian West vit au 19ème siècle - mais une expérience hors du commun l'amène en l'an 2000: Julian y découvre un monde sans problèmes ni inégalités sociales et où règne la justice: de quoi faire rêver...

Auteur en 1888 de Dans cent ans ou l’an 2000 qui connut un succès mondial et de multiples éditions en France à partir de 1891, Edward Bellamy propose une suite de ce classique de l’anticipation utopique...

The sequel to Bellamy's Looking Backward, his utopian novel of several years earlier, where a young man falls asleep in 1887 and wakes in a utopian year 2000, where all social ills are solved. This novel...

I first saw the light in the city of Boston in the year 1857. "What!" you say, "eighteen fifty-seven? That is an odd slip. He means nineteen fifty-seven, of course." I beg pardon, but there is no mistake....

THE narrative to which this note is introductory was found among the papers of the late Professor S. Erastus Larrabee, and, as an acquaintance of the gentleman to whom they were bequeathed, I was requested...

‘Lost’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). On the 25th of May, 1866, Charles Randall...

‘Pott's Painless Cure’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). College student George Hunt...

‘Hooking Watermelons’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). New York lawyer, Arthur Steele,...

‘With the Eyes Shut’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, journalist and political activist, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist, utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888)....

‘The Duke of Stockbridge’ (1900) is a classic novel by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). Written in 1879, this...

‘Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment’ (1898) is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). Wrongly...

‘The Blindman's World’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). The Professor of Astronomy...

‘Deserted’ (1898), a humorous, sentimental tale of young love amidst the Nevada desert, is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking...

‘An Echo of Antietam’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888). Young couple Grace Roberts...

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The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

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