Project Gutenberg 2020-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 160 Collins, John 1814 1902 1970: A Vision of the Coming Age Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif 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.) "1970: A Vision of the Coming Age" by John Collins is a poetic vision written in the late 19th century. The book explores an imagined future in the year 1970, where remarkable advancements in technology, society, and morality create a utopian world. The themes center on idealism and the evolution of human nature, reflecting the author's aspirations for a more harmonious and enlightened society. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a traveler who experiences the tranquil beauty of a future utopia. He observes an absence of crime, illness, and poverty, showcasing a world where human beings live in peace and cooperation. Technological marvels such as airships and efficient communication systems allow for seamless connections among people. The traveler encounters communities that value love, honesty, and education, with nature flourishing in harmony with humanity. Through various vivid descriptions, the poem contrasts the joys of this future world with the harsh realities of the past, culminating in an optimistic conclusion that this vision, though seemingly a dream, could be attainable. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Christian poetry Voyages, Imaginary -- Poetry Utopias -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 106916 2025-07-25T10:04:03.287587 text/html 84823 2024-10-18T08:56:31 text/html 318091 2025-07-25T10:04:07.014526 application/epub+zip 317087 2025-07-25T10:04:04.051581 application/epub+zip 86706 2025-07-25T10:04:03.659562 application/epub+zip 367691 2025-07-25T10:04:08.897549 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356977 2025-07-25T10:04:06.518533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130110 2022-09-28T20:17:57.823598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 74167 2025-07-25T10:04:02.687618 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54190 2024-10-18T08:56:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16322 2025-07-25T10:04:09.038527 application/rdf+xml 19764 2025-07-25T10:04:03.780558 image/jpeg 3053 2025-07-25T10:04:03.718562 image/jpeg 309972 2025-07-25T10:04:03.307561 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