'Looking Backward' (Edward Bellamy)

"Looking Backward" by Edward Bellamy is a utopian novel published in 1888 that imagines a future society, set in the year 2000, where social and economic inequalities have been eliminated. In this future, people live in a cooperative, harmonious society with common ownership of resources, minimal crime, and efficient government that ensures fairness. Bellamy's vision aims to show how technological progress and societal reforms can create a more just and equitable world. The narrative encourages readers to think about possibilities for positive social change by reflecting on current disparities and the potential for a better future.