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"Written in 1890, at the close of William Morris's most intense period of political activism, News from Nowhere is a compelling articulation of his mature views on art, work, community, family, and the nature and structure of the ideal society. A utopian narrative of a future society, it is also an immensely entertaining novel.". "This Broadview edition includes a wide variety of contextualizing documents, including portions of Morris's essays, lectures, and journalism; excerpts from precursor utopian texts; writings on Bloody Sunday, art, work, and revolution; and contemporary reviews."--BOOK JACKET.
Is News from Nowhere appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A utopian time-travel fantasy exploring an ideal socialist future through the eyes of a Victorian visitor. Dense political philosophy and social commentary, but no violence, romance, or objectionable content—purely speculative thought experiment.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Readers interested in philosophy and imagining better societies will enjoy this Victorian dream of a peaceful, art-filled future world.