The Republic of the Future; or, Socialism a Reality by Anna Bowman Dodd
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| Author | Dodd, Anna Bowman, 1855-1929 |
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| LoC No. | 09011976 |
| Title | The Republic of the Future; or, Socialism a Reality |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Republic of the Future; or, Socialism a Reality" by Anna Bowman Dodd is a speculative fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores a vision of a future society structured around socialist principles, set in a world where traditional roles and occupations have been fundamentally altered. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Wolfgang, Dodd examines the implications of a society that has achieved equality at the expense of individuality and personal ambition. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters from Wolfgang to a friend, detailing his observations and experiences in a futuristic socialist society. Upon arrival, he discovers a monotonous city devoid of diversity, where both men and women share identical roles and responsibilities. The government has abolished manual labor, relying instead on machinery for all domestic tasks, resulting in an array of automated systems that deprive society of human interaction. As Wolfgang interacts with the inhabitants, particularly a young woman he befriends, he learns about the sacrifices made for communal living and the pervasive sense of ennui that underlies their utopia. The absence of competition, personal ambition, and traditional family life leads to a sense of dissatisfaction among the citizens, prompting Wolfgang to reflect critically on the costs of such a seemingly perfect society. Through this lens, Dodd raises questions about the value of individualism and personal aspirations in the pursuit of social equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Utopias |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56639 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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