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A Modern Utopia Paperback – December 10, 2016

by Mr H G Wells (Author)
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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A Modern Utopia has been called "not so much a modern as a postmodern utopia." The novel is best known for its notion that a voluntary order of nobility known as the Samurai could effectively rule a "kinetic and not static" world state so as to solve "the problem of combining progress with political stability." A Modern Utopia is presented as a tale told by a sketchily described character known only as the Owner of the Voice. Interspersed in the narrative are discursive remarks on various matters, creating what Wells called in his preface "a sort of shot- silk texture between philosophical discussion on the one hand and imaginative narrative on the other.". In addition, there are frequent comparisons to and discussions of previous utopian literature. In terms of Northrop Frye's classi cation of literary genres, A Modern Utopia is not a novel but an anatomy. The premise of the novel is that there is a planet (for "No less than a planet will serve the purpose of a modern Utopia") exactly like Earth, with the same geography and biology. They have, however, "different habits, different traditions, different knowledge, different ideas, different clothing, and different appliances." The narrator's double describes the ascetic Rule by which the samurai live; this includes a ban on alcohol and drugs and a mandatory annual one-week solitary ramble in the wilderness. He also explains the social theory of Utopia, which distinguished four "main classes of mind": The Poietic, the Kinetic, the Dull, and the Base. Poietic minds are creative or inventive; kinetic minds are able but not particularly inventive; the Dull have "inadequate imagination," and the Base are mired in egotism and lack "moral sense."Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes/ additions to creep into the author’s words.Visit: www.radleybooks.com
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  1. Print length
    348 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 10, 2016
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.79 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1541051831
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1541051836
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 10, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1541051831
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1541051836
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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3.0 out of 5 stars It is somewhat like a commentary on his idea of a utopia more ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
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First I must confess that I am a huge H. G. Wells fan. This book is interesting but is written in a very unique way. It is somewhat like a commentary on his idea of a utopia more than a novel with a good story. Great for the Wells fan but it may leave others very lost in its style.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Porcaria!
Reviewed in Brazil on August 6, 2017
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Fala nada com nada, muito teórico, linguagem confusa, não vale a leitura, realmente decepcionado.
Mas fica a dica, tem gosto pra tudo!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2016
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good
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5.0 out of 5 stars Estupendo relato
Reviewed in Spain on June 6, 2016
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Gran relato de Wells que nos sumerge de lleno en la posmodernidad. Muy recomendable para todos los lectores. Nada más
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Florbert M
3.0 out of 5 stars Utopia and philosophy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2017
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3 rating is like a neutral rating. This is a difficult book to get through but it might be of great use to students in social science and philosophy to understand the strength and weakness of some of the theories. One needs to be familiar with names like plato, aristotle, th more, Aquinas, comte, rousseau, marx.. Questions about social order, women place, political practice, religion (despite its contribution to equality) and culture problems are discussed but not solved, leaving the world at the starting point as we can easily see many years after the book was written!
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Erika
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2016
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Boring
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