Project Gutenberg 2007-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 124 Bellamy, Edward 1850 1898 With The Eyes Shut 1898 Produced by David Widger "With The Eyes Shut" by Edward Bellamy is a speculative novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the innovative use of phonographic technology in various aspects of daily life, exploring the implications of these advancements on communication, literature, and society as a whole. The book serves as a fascinating commentary on the potential future of technology and its capacity to alter human experience and interaction. The story begins with the protagonist taking a train journey, during which he encounters the conveniences of phonographic books and devices that allow for listening to literature instead of reading. Through a series of engaging episodes, including the use of talking clocks and phonographic letters, the narrative delves into a world where traditional printed media is virtually obsolete. The protagonist's experience highlights a shift in societal norms, where memory and communication rely on phonographic devices rather than personal recollections or reading abilities. As he navigates this altered reality, the implications of such technological advancements on human relationships, education, and individual autonomy come to the forefront, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of progress and its effects on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: American Literature 75263 2025-07-09T11:58:34.465281 text/html 72169 2021-01-26T02:00:31 text/html 96131 2025-07-09T11:58:38.146766 application/epub+zip 94939 2025-07-09T11:58:36.009787 application/epub+zip 94939 2025-07-09T11:58:35.015286 application/epub+zip 191263 2025-07-09T11:58:39.656773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184336 2025-07-09T11:58:37.472773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162896 2022-09-10T14:49:07.003713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64235 2025-07-09T11:58:34.236268 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64194 2018-03-08T06:30:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63764 2007-09-21T17:06:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21478 2025-07-09T11:58:39.773771 application/rdf+xml 13225 2025-07-09T11:58:35.488279 image/jpeg 3422 2025-07-09T11:58:35.251268 image/jpeg 24794 2018-03-19T05:40:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 26237 2021-01-26T02:00:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 24700 2007-09-21T17:06:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 94256 2025-07-09T11:58:34.472285 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia