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Discover the enlightening world of 'The Last Utopians,' a captivating book that traces the life and influence of four pioneering utopian writers: Edward Bellamy, William Morris, Edward Carpenter, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. This essential trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press in 2020, channels the innovative spirit of utopianism that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, igniting imaginations and inspiring social movements. With an ISBN of 9780691202860, this brand new addition to your literary collection presents a thorough exploration of their groundbreaking ideas on socialism, feminism, and communal living.
Michael Robertson provides an engaging narrative that highlights how Bellamy's 'Looking Backward' set off a wave of utopian thought, while Morris's 'News from Nowhere' paints a vivid picture of a harmonious society. Carpenter's daring perspectives on sexuality and Gilman's visionary work, including 'Herland,' which imagines a thriving all-female society, showcase the rich tapestry of utopian ideals they collectively championed. Their distinct voices shed light on essential issues like gender and class equality, encouraging radical changes in familial structures and societal norms. Today, their legacy resonates with contemporary movements such as Occupy Wall Street, inspiring a new generation of thinkers and activists.
Embrace this dynamic literary journey into the past, where the dreams of these four utopian writers can inspire your own vision for a better future. Shipping for this item is free, though please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691202860
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The entertaining story of four utopian writers-Edward Bellamy, William Morris, Edward Carpenter, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman-and their continuing influence today
In this lively literary history, Michael Robertson introduces readers to a vital strain of utopianism that seized the imaginations of four American and British writers during an extraordinary period of literary and social experiment. The publication of Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward in 1888 opened the floodgates to an unprecedented wave of utopian writing. William Morris, the Arts and Crafts pioneer, was a committed socialist whose News from Nowhere envisions a workers' Arcadia. Edward Carpenter boldly argued that homosexuals constitute a utopian vanguard. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a women's rights activist and the author of "The Yellow Wallpaper," wrote numerous utopian fictions, including Herland, a visionary tale of an all-female society. These writers believed in radical gender and class equality, envisioning new forms of familial and romantic relationships, and were committed to living a simple life rooted in a restored natural world. And their legacy remains with us today, from Occupy Wall Street to the Radical Faeries.
Michael Robertson provides an engaging narrative that highlights how Bellamy's 'Looking Backward' set off a wave of utopian thought, while Morris's 'News from Nowhere' paints a vivid picture of a harmonious society. Carpenter's daring perspectives on sexuality and Gilman's visionary work, including 'Herland,' which imagines a thriving all-female society, showcase the rich tapestry of utopian ideals they collectively championed. Their distinct voices shed light on essential issues like gender and class equality, encouraging radical changes in familial structures and societal norms. Today, their legacy resonates with contemporary movements such as Occupy Wall Street, inspiring a new generation of thinkers and activists.
Embrace this dynamic literary journey into the past, where the dreams of these four utopian writers can inspire your own vision for a better future. Shipping for this item is free, though please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691202860
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The entertaining story of four utopian writers-Edward Bellamy, William Morris, Edward Carpenter, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman-and their continuing influence today
In this lively literary history, Michael Robertson introduces readers to a vital strain of utopianism that seized the imaginations of four American and British writers during an extraordinary period of literary and social experiment. The publication of Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward in 1888 opened the floodgates to an unprecedented wave of utopian writing. William Morris, the Arts and Crafts pioneer, was a committed socialist whose News from Nowhere envisions a workers' Arcadia. Edward Carpenter boldly argued that homosexuals constitute a utopian vanguard. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a women's rights activist and the author of "The Yellow Wallpaper," wrote numerous utopian fictions, including Herland, a visionary tale of an all-female society. These writers believed in radical gender and class equality, envisioning new forms of familial and romantic relationships, and were committed to living a simple life rooted in a restored natural world. And their legacy remains with us today, from Occupy Wall Street to the Radical Faeries.