The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy
Looking Backward, Equality, Dr. Heidenhoff's Process, Miss Ludington's Sister, With The Eyes Shut…By Edward Bellamy
Length56h 37m
About this audiobook
The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy encapsulates the visionary ideals and profound critiques of society put forth by one of the most influential American social reformers of the late 19th century. This collection showcases Bellamy's distinctive blend of utopian literature and socio-political commentary, highlighting his prescient perspectives on capitalism, social justice, and the need for collective welfare. The book is characterized by its rich narrative style and speculative imagination, particularly in works such as 'Looking Backward,' which not only offered a critical lens on contemporary American society but also set the stage for future discourses on socialism and the organization of labor in a rapidly industrializing world. Through vivid storytelling, Bellamy invites readers to envision an equitable future grounded in cooperation and communal well-being. Edward Bellamy (1850-1898) was a novelist and social critic whose experiences growing up during the Gilded Age shaped his understanding of economic disparity and social injustice. After studying at Union College, Bellamy became disillusioned with rampant capitalism and the suffering it inflicted on the working class. His literary career was profoundly influenced by his advocacy for a more just and equitable society, which is vividly illustrated in his writings that blend fiction with social theory. For readers interested in exploring the intersection of literature and socio-economic thought, The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy is an indispensable resource. It not only opens a window into the historical context of late 19th-century America but also resonates with contemporary conversations surrounding inequality and community. Bellamy's reflections provoke critical thought and inspire readers to consider their role in shaping a more just society.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length56 hrs 37 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy
2Author’s Preface
3Chapter 1
4Chapter 2
5Chapter 3
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6Chapter 4
7Chapter 5
8Chapter 6
9Chapter 7
10Chapter 8
11Chapter 9
12Chapter 10
13Chapter 11
14Chapter 12
15Chapter 13
16Chapter 14
17Chapter 15
18Chapter 16
19Chapter 17
20Chapter 18
21Chapter 19
22Chapter 20
23Chapter 21
24Chapter 22
25Chapter 23
26Chapter 24
27Chapter 25
28Chapter 26
29Chapter 27
30Chapter 28
31Preface
32Chapter I. A sharp cross-examiner
33Chapter II. Why the revolution did not come earlier
34Chapter III. I acquire a stake in the country
35Chapter IV. A twentieth-century bank parlor
36Chapter V. I experience a new sensation
37Chapter VI. Honi soit qui mal y pense
38Chapter VII. A string of surprises
39Chapter VIII. The greatest wonder yet-fashion dethroned
40Chapter IX. Something that had not changed
41Chapter X. A midnight plunge
42Chapter XI. Life the basis of the right of property
43Chapter XII. How inequality of wealth destroys liberty
44Chapter XIII. Private capital stolen from the social fund
45Chapter XIV. We look over my collection of harnesses
46Chapter XV. What we were coming to but for the revolution
47Chapter XVI. An excuse that condemned
48Chapter XVII. The revolution saves private property from monopoly
49Chapter XVIII. An echo of the past
50Chapter XIX. "Can a maid forget her ornaments?"
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