Looking Further Backward (eBook)

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2022
117 Seiten
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859-654739621-5 (EAN)

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Looking Further Backward - Arthur Dudley Vinton
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In 'Looking Further Backward' by Arthur Dudley Vinton, the reader is taken on a thought-provoking journey through a dystopian future society. Written as a response to Edward Bellamy's 'Looking Backward', Vinton's work delves deeper into the implications of a utopian world where individual freedom is sacrificed for societal harmony. The book is presented in a literary style that combines elements of science fiction and political satire, challenging the reader to consider the consequences of blindly accepting societal structures. Vinton's exploration of human nature and the complexities of governance make this book a fascinating read for those interested in alternative visions of the future. As a writer and journalist, Arthur Dudley Vinton was known for his critical analysis of social and political issues. Through 'Looking Further Backward', Vinton offers a unique perspective on the dangers of conformity and the importance of individual autonomy. His background in journalism and keen observation of societal trends are evident in the book's portrayal of a future world shaped by authoritarian control. I highly recommend 'Looking Further Backward' to readers who enjoy dystopian fiction with a philosophical edge. Vinton's compelling narrative and insightful commentary make this book a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave you questioning the nature of society and the role of the individual within it.

Arthur Dudley Vinton, a relatively obscure author within the realm of late 19th and early 20th-century literature, is remembered primarily for his work 'Looking Further Backward', a speculative novel that serves as a sequel to Edward Bellamy's 'Looking Backward: 2000-1887'. Vinton's continuation, published in 1890, extends Bellamy's utopian vision by engaging with the sociopolitical issues of the era through a dystopian lens. Vinton's narrative skillfully uses the device of futuristic speculation to critique and challenge the contemporary trends in socio-economic policies, as a rejoinder to the socialist ideas expounded by Bellamy. 'Looking Further Backward' is not merely a work of fiction but a discourse in political philosophy, predating and potentially influencing later dystopian works. In literary style, Vinton adopted a direct approach characterized by a clarity of prose and a structure that facilitated the portrayal of intricate political ideologies in an accessible manner to his audience. While information about Vinton's life and wider literary contributions is limited, 'Looking Further Backward' endures as a noteworthy effort to contribute to the discourse initiated by Bellamy and to the speculative fiction genre as a whole.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
Literatur Romane / Erzählungen
Schlagworte 1984 • 19th century science fiction • Alternate History • Alternative History fiction • American imperialism • Brave New World • capitalist future • Classical literature • Divergent • Dystopian Fiction • fictional diary • futuristic society fiction • Hunger Games • Intellectual satire • It can't happen here • Literary response • literary sequels • Political Commentary • political dystopia • satirical dystopian • Social commentary literature • socialist critique • Speculative Fiction • Stephen King • The Breaking Light • The Gender Game • The Handmaid's Tale • The Man in the High Castle • turn-of-the-century america • utopian and dystopian novels
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