Equality

""Equality"" by Edward Bellamy is a utopian novel that explores a future society in which all people are equal and live in harmony. The story takes place in the year 2000, where the world has undergone a radical transformation. The book follows the journey of Julian West, a wealthy man who falls asleep in the year 1887 and wakes up in the year 2000. He finds himself in a society where the government has been replaced by a cooperative system, and everyone works for the common good. The novel explores themes of social justice, economic equality, and the role of government in society. Bellamy's vision of a utopian society is based on the principles of cooperation, mutual aid, and social responsibility. The book also critiques the capitalist system and the inequalities it creates. Throughout the novel, Julian West learns about the new society and its customs, including the absence of money, the elimination of poverty, and the focus on education and personal growth. He also falls in love with Edith Leete, a woman who helps him navigate the new society. Overall, ""Equality"" is a thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to consider what a truly equal and just society could look like. Bellamy's vision of a cooperative and harmonious society continues to inspire social and political movements today.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.