Morris's News from Nowhere
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News from Nowhere is a utopian novel by William Morris, envisioning a future socialist society set in England.
The story follows William Guest as he awakens in a transformed world characterized by communal living, artistic craftsmanship, and the absence of private property.
Morris's vision emphasizes the beauty of nature, the value of work, and the potential for human happiness in a world free from capitalist exploitation.
It serves as a critique of industrial society and a celebration of aesthetic and social ideals.
The story follows William Guest as he awakens in a transformed world characterized by communal living, artistic craftsmanship, and the absence of private property.
Morris's vision emphasizes the beauty of nature, the value of work, and the potential for human happiness in a world free from capitalist exploitation.
It serves as a critique of industrial society and a celebration of aesthetic and social ideals.
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