Looking Backward from 1888
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Edward Bellamy's 'Looking Backward' is a utopian novel set in the year 2000, depicting a future Boston transformed by a socialist revolution.
The protagonist, Julian West, falls into a deep sleep and awakens to find a society free of poverty, crime, and class divisions.
In this new world, the economy is centrally planned, and citizens work in an 'industrial army' until the age of 45, enjoying equal access to resources and opportunities.
Bellamy's vision includes advancements in technology, culture, and social organization, promoting a sense of unity and common purpose.
The novel sparked a wave of utopian thinking and inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to realizing Bellamy's ideals.
The protagonist, Julian West, falls into a deep sleep and awakens to find a society free of poverty, crime, and class divisions.
In this new world, the economy is centrally planned, and citizens work in an 'industrial army' until the age of 45, enjoying equal access to resources and opportunities.
Bellamy's vision includes advancements in technology, culture, and social organization, promoting a sense of unity and common purpose.
The novel sparked a wave of utopian thinking and inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to realizing Bellamy's ideals.
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Mentioned by Peter Seifert as a literary utopia read by many workers in the USA, inspiring the strategies of the day.
Inside Europe 23 October 2025
