Pictures of the Socialistic Future by Eugen Richter

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Author Richter, Eugen, 1838-1906
Author of introduction, etc. Mackay, Thomas, 1849-1912
Translator Wright, Henry
Uniform Title Sozialdemokratische Zukunftsbilder. English
Title Pictures of the Socialistic Future
(freely adapted from Bebel)
Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tim Lindell, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Pictures of the Socialistic Future" by Eugen Richter is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents a fictional account of a future society shaped by the doctrines of Socialism, illustrating its impact through the eyes of a workman and his family during a celebration of the new social order. As the narrative unfolds, it critiques the ideals of Socialism by showcasing the disillusionment that comes with its implementation. The opening of the story sets the stage during a grand celebration in Berlin, marking the dawn of a new socialistic regime. The protagonist, an enthusiastic Socialist workman, is filled with hope as he recounts the joy of this momentous occasion, which coincides with his silver wedding anniversary and his son Franz's engagement. However, as the celebratory atmosphere gives way to the realities of the new government and its strict laws, the discontent begins to surface. The workman’s optimism is challenged by the worrying implications of the regime’s demands, such as the confiscation of private property and the introduction of socialist work assignments that lead to confusion and separation among families. This tension highlights the impending disillusionment with the socialistic ideals that initially inspired such fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Satire
Subject Germany -- Fiction
Subject Dystopias -- Fiction
Subject Socialism -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66123
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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