Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 451 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George A Modern Utopia Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modern_Utopia Produced by Andrew Sly "A Modern Utopia" by H. G. Wells is a philosophical novel written in the late 19th century. In this thought-provoking work, Wells explores the concept of a modern utopia, contrasting it with traditional utopian ideas. The narrative includes a discussion of social and political questions through the lens of two main characters—the narrator and a botanist—as they embark on an imaginative inquiry into the possibilities of a better world. At the start of the novel, Wells prepares readers for a journey through his vision of a different world, where he lays out his philosophical foundation for a modern utopia that is not static but dynamic, embracing change and individuality. The opening presents a unique format, blending imaginative narrative with philosophical discourse, as the narrator introduces the quirks of his characters while outlining their exploratory journey into this envisioned society. The botanist's personal troubles serve as a backdrop to the more extensive exploration of utopian ideals, as both men traverse the complex interrelations of personal desires and societal structures, emphasizing the modern emphasis on individuality and freedom. The narrative is marked by a playful and inquisitive tone, inviting readers to contemplate the potential for a more desirable civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Utopias HX Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 592792 2025-08-03T07:43:46.113791 text/html 580553 2020-12-29T16:43:22 text/html 296438 2025-08-03T07:43:53.228753 application/epub+zip 304007 2025-08-03T07:43:47.926752 application/epub+zip 304008 2025-08-03T07:43:46.786761 application/epub+zip 513747 2025-08-03T07:43:57.484716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488221 2025-08-03T07:43:52.512751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464374 2022-09-03T11:48:58.035444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570077 2025-08-03T07:43:45.377759 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 565230 2020-12-29T16:43:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18844 2025-08-03T07:43:57.618690 application/rdf+xml 12547 2025-08-03T07:43:47.309737 image/jpeg 3255 2025-08-03T07:43:47.050749 image/jpeg 221746 2020-12-29T16:43:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 218439 2020-12-29T16:43:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 289909 2025-08-03T07:43:46.162762 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