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Two thousand, A.D. -- Fiction Books
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Edward Bellamy
Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887
"Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887" by Edward Bellamy is a utopian science fiction novel published in 1888. When Julian West falls into a hypnotic sleep in 1887 Boston, he awakens 113 years later to find America transformed into a socialist utopia. Through conversations with his guide, Doctor Leete, West discovers a radically reimagined society where industry is nationalized, goods are equally distributed, and citizens retire at 45. This bestselling novel sparked a political mass movement and inspired over 162 discussion clubs across America.
Edward Bellamy
Looking Backward: 2000-1887
"Looking Backward: 2000-1887" by Edward Bellamy is a utopian science fiction novel published in 1888. The story follows Julian West, a young American who falls into a deep sleep in 1887 and awakens 113 years later to find the United States transformed into a socialist utopia. Through conversations with his guide, Doctor Leete, West discovers a radically reimagined society where industry is nationalized, goods are equally distributed, and citizens enjoy unprecedented leisure and prosperity. The novel sparked a political mass movement and inspired over 162 discussion clubs across America.
Julius Vogel
Anno Domini 2000; or, Woman's Destiny
"Anno Domini 2000; or, Woman's Destiny" by Sir Julius Vogel is a science fiction novel written in 1889. Often called New Zealand's first science fiction novel, it envisions a utopian future where women hold positions of power throughout the British Empire. The story follows Hilda Fitzherbert, a young government official who must navigate political intrigue, thwart a villainous republican plot, and find romance with the Empire's dashing young Emperor—all while an international crisis threatens to derail everything.
Edward Bellamy
Vuonna 2000: Katsaus vuoteen 1887
"Vuonna 2000: Katsaus vuoteen 1887" by Edward Bellamy is a utopian science fiction novel first published in 1888. When Julian West falls into a hypnosis-induced sleep in 1887 Boston, he awakens 113 years later to discover America transformed into a socialist utopia. Through dialogues with his guide Doctor Leete, West explores this radically reimagined society where industry is nationalized, goods are equally distributed, and citizens work reduced hours before retiring at 45. The novel sparked a political mass movement and inspired over 162 discussion clubs across America.
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