Publisher's Synopsis
""Equality"" is a novel by Edward Bellamy, first published in 1897. The book is set in the year 2000, where the protagonist, Julian West, finds himself waking up after a 113-year-long sleep. The world he wakes up to is a utopian society, where all citizens live in perfect equality and harmony.The novel explores themes such as socialism, feminism, and industrialization. Bellamy's vision of a utopian society is one where all citizens work for the common good, and everyone is provided with equal opportunities and resources. The book also touches upon the concept of time travel, as Julian West's journey to the future is a key element of the plot.Throughout the novel, Bellamy challenges the reader to question the current state of society and imagine a better future. He presents a world where greed, inequality, and poverty are non-existent, and instead, cooperation, compassion, and community are the guiding principles.Overall, ""Equality"" is a thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the possibilities of a utopian society. Bellamy's ideas continue to inspire discussions and debates on social and economic issues, making this book a timeless classic.1897. Bellamy studied law and entered the bar, but never practiced. He was a journalist and social theorist as well as a novelist. Bellamy's theory of public capitalism would greatly affect American political thought in the 20th century. Equality is the sequel to Looking Backward, his utopian novel about a young man who falls asleep in 1887 and wakes in the year 2000 and finds all social ills are solved. This novel begins when Julian West returns to the year 2000 to continue his education. The book describes an ideal society in that year. Equality was published just before his death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.