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Jun 8, 2006
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News From Nowhere Or An Epoch Of Rest: Being Some Chapters From A Utopian Romance

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News From Nowhere Or An Epoch Of Rest: Being Some Chapters From A Utopian Romance is a novel written by William Morris. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a man named William Guest who falls asleep in his own time and wakes up in a utopian future society. The society is based on the principles of socialism and equality, where there is no private property, no wage labor, and no class distinctions. The book is divided into three parts: the first part describes Guest's journey to the future society, the second part is a detailed description of the society and its customs, and the third part is a critique of the capitalist society of the 19th century. The society that Guest encounters is a peaceful and harmonious one, where people work for the common good and enjoy their work. The people live in small, self-sufficient communities and are free to pursue their interests and passions. There is no government or ruling class, and decisions are made through consensus. Morris uses the book to critique the capitalist society of his time, which he saw as exploitative and oppressive. He presents a vision of a better future, where people live in harmony with each other and with nature. Overall, News From Nowhere Or An Epoch Of Rest: Being Some Chapters From A Utopian Romance is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that presents a vision of a better world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in utopian literature, socialism, and social justice.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.

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Pub dateJun 8, 2006
ISBN-101428629858
ISBN-139781428629851
LanguageEnglish
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