Looking Backward: Dystopian Classic
Enriched edition.By Edward Bellamy
Length9h 22m
About this audiobook
Edward Bellamy's 'Looking Backward: Dystopian Classic' is a thought-provoking novel set in a utopian future society of the year 2000, where all social and economic problems have been resolved through a centralized system. The book serves as a critique of Gilded Age America and explores themes of societal inequality, industrialization, and the role of government in improving the lives of citizens. Bellamy's narrative style is engaging and the book's vivid descriptions immerse readers in the futuristic world he envisions. 'Looking Backward' is a key work in the utopian and dystopian literary tradition, influencing later works such as George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World.'
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (48.3K)
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length9 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
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