Looking Backward is a novel by Edward Bellamy that was published in 1888. The story takes place in the year 2000 and follows Julian West, who wakes up from a hypnotic sleep to find himself in a utopian society where poverty and inequality have been eradicated. The book explores themes of socialism, technology, and human nature.
By George Eliot · First published 1872 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary