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Cover for Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887: Awaken in the year 2000 to discover a world transformed. Experience the ultimate Science Fiction / Utopian Fiction masterpiece where one man's century-long slumber reveals humanity's golden destiny.

Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887: Awaken in the year 2000 to discover a world transformed. Experience the ultimate Science Fiction / Utopian Fiction masterpiece where one man's century-long slumber reveals humanity's golden destiny.

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8T 19M
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Engelsk
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Science fiction

What if you went to sleep in the smog-choked, divided world of 1887 and awoke in the staggering perfection of the year 2000?

Julian West, a wealthy young Bostonian, suffers from severe insomnia exacerbated by the turbulent labor strikes of the late nineteenth century. To find rest, he retreats to his soundproof underground vault, relying on the mesmerism of a local quack doctor to fall into a deep slumber. But when he finally opens his eyes, a staggering 113 years have passed. Julian awakens to an unrecognizable, technologically advanced utopian metropolis. Under the gentle guidance of the enigmatic Dr. Leete and his beautiful daughter Edith, Julian must navigate the shocking psychological reality of leaving his entire timeline behind.

But the true marvel is the world itself. The cutthroat capitalism, poverty, and political corruption of his era have vanished. In its place stands an egalitarian society orchestrated by a peaceful industrial army, where greed is a relic of the past and humanity's collective effort guarantees a life of prosperity for all. As Julian learns the intricacies of this astonishing new order, he grapples with the ghosts of his former life—and the dazzling promise of an engineered paradise.

Why you will love this: Fans of classic Science Fiction / Utopian Fiction will be mesmerized by this foundational political novel. Blending gripping time travel tropes, profound social critique, and a poignant romance, this audiobook provides an unforgettable exploration of an alternative human destiny. A visionary milestone in speculative literature!

Edward Bellamy (1850-1898) was an American author and socialist whose profound writings sparked a nationwide intellectual movement. His masterful vision of a cooperative society fundamentally shaped the course of utopian philosophy and science fiction for generations.

© 2026 John Montoya (Lydbog): 9780466813246

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 16. april 2026

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