News From Nowhere Or An Epoch Of Rest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162676074)

News From Nowhere Or An Epoch Of Rest is a utopian novel written by William Morris. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the protagonist, William Guest, who falls asleep after attending a meeting of the Socialist League and wakes up in the year 2102. In this future society, there is no private property, no wage labor, and no class divisions. The people live in harmony with nature and each other, and work is seen as a pleasurable activity rather than a burden. Guest explores this new society and learns about its history, including the revolution that led to the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a socialist system. He also falls in love with a woman named Ellen, who introduces him to the joys of art and nature. The novel is a critique of the social and economic conditions of Morris's own time, and a vision of a better future. It is notable for its emphasis on the importance of beauty and craftsmanship, as well as its rejection of industrialization and mass production. News From Nowhere Or An Epoch Of Rest remains a classic of utopian literature and a testament to Morris's socialist beliefs.""Well, then, property quarrels being no longer possible, what remains in these matters that a court of law could deal with? Fancy a court for enforcing a contract of passion or sentiment! If such a thing were needed as a _reductio ad absurdum_ of the enforcement of contract, such a folly would do that for us.""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.

Author: William Morris
ISBN-10: 1162676078
ISBN-13: 9781162676074
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.39d