The Greatest Works of Edward Bellamy: 20 Dystopian Novels, Sci-Fi Series & Short Stories
Enriched edition. Looking Backward, Equality, Dr. Heidenhoff's Process, The Duke of Stockbridge…By Edward Bellamy
Length57h 15m
About this audiobook
The Greatest Works of Edward Bellamy is a comprehensive collection showcasing the dystopian vision of the renowned author. Bellamy's literary style is characterized by its thought-provoking exploration of society and its critique of capitalist systems. Through a mix of novels, sci-fi series, and short stories, Bellamy presents a future world filled with social and political commentary that challenges readers to reflect on the consequences of unchecked power and inequality. His works are a testament to his visionary outlook and ability to weave complex narratives that resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (18)
Includes Amazon
GenreDystopia, General Fiction
Length57 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Works of Edward Bellamy: 20 Dystopian Novels, Sci-Fi Series & Short Stories
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Novels
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6Looking Backward: 2000–1887
7Chapter 1
8Chapter 2
9Chapter 3
10Chapter 4
11Chapter 5
12Chapter 6
13Chapter 7
14Chapter 8
15Chapter 9
16Chapter 10
17Chapter 11
18Chapter 12
19Chapter 13
20Chapter 14
21Chapter 15
22Chapter 16
23Chapter 17
24Chapter 18
25Chapter 19
26Chapter 20
27Chapter 21
28Chapter 22
29Chapter 23
30Chapter 24
31Chapter 25
32Chapter 26
33Chapter 27
34Chapter 28
35Equality
36Chapter XXXVIII. The book of the blind
37Chapter I. A sharp cross-examiner
38Chapter II. Why the revolution did not come earlier
39Chapter III. I acquire a stake in the country
40Chapter IV. A twentieth-century bank parlor
41Chapter V. I experience a new sensation
42Chapter VI. Honi soit qui mal y pense
43Chapter VII. A string of surprises
44Chapter VIII. The greatest wonder yet-fashion dethroned
45Chapter IX. Something that had not changed
46Chapter X. A midnight plunge
47Chapter XI. Life the basis of the right of property
48Chapter XII. How inequality of wealth destroys liberty
49Chapter XIII. Private capital stolen from the social fund
50Chapter XIV. We look over my collection of harnesses
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