Equality & Looking Backward
Enriched edition.By Edward Bellamy
Length26h 28m
About this audiobook
Edward Bellamy's novel 'Looking Backward' is a powerful utopian vision of a future society in which all citizens are equal and resources are shared equitably. Published in 1888, the book reflects the social and economic tensions of the Gilded Age in America, and offers a compelling critique of rampant capitalism. Bellamy's writing style is characterized by its imaginative speculation and intricate world-building, creating a vivid and thought-provoking narrative. 'Looking Backward' remains a seminal work in the genre of utopian literature, influencing later authors such as H.G. Wells and George Orwell. In 'Equality & Looking Backward', readers will find a captivating exploration of sociopolitical ideas and a hopeful vision for a more just and equitable society. The book is highly recommended for those interested in utopian fiction, social critique, and speculative literature.
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
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GenrePsychology
Length26 hrs 28 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Looking Backward: Dystopian Classic
2The Essential Writings of Edward Bellamy
3Edward Bellamy Sci-Fi Boxed Set
4DR. HEIDENHOFF'S PROCESS
5The Greatest Works of Edward Bellamy: 20 Dystopian Novels, Sci-Fi Series & Short Stories
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6Introduction
7Historical Context
8Synopsis (Selection)
9Looking Backward: 2000–1887
10Chapter 1
11Chapter 2
12Chapter 3
13Chapter 4
14Chapter 5
15Chapter 6
16Chapter 7
17Chapter 8
18Chapter 9
19Chapter 10
20Chapter 11
21Chapter 12
22Chapter 13
23Chapter 14
24Chapter 15
25Chapter 16
26Chapter 17
27Chapter 18
28Chapter 19
29Chapter 20
30Chapter 21
31Chapter 22
32Chapter 23
33Chapter 24
34Chapter 25
35Chapter 26
36Chapter 27
37Chapter 28
38Equality
39Chapter XXXVIII. The book of the blind
40Chapter I. A sharp cross-examiner
41Chapter II. Why the revolution did not come earlier
42Chapter III. I acquire a stake in the country
43Chapter IV. A twentieth-century bank parlor
44Chapter V. I experience a new sensation
45Chapter VI. Honi soit qui mal y pense
46Chapter VII. A string of surprises
47Chapter VIII. The greatest wonder yet-fashion dethroned
48Chapter IX. Something that had not changed
49Chapter X. A midnight plunge
50Chapter XI. Life the basis of the right of property
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