Edward Bellamy

American author and socialist visionary

Edward Bellamy - American author and socialist visionary
Born

March 26th, 1850
175 years ago

Died

1898
127 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An American author and socialist, developed a vision for a utopian society in the novel 'Looking Backward', published in 1888. This work envisioned a future where social injustice was eliminated through a planned economy. The novel inspired a movement advocating for social reforms and influenced the development of several socialist organizations in the United States. Bellamy's ideas on cooperative societies and collective ownership resonated with many during a time of economic disparity and industrialization.

Wrote the influential novel 'Looking Backward'

Founded the Nationalist movement

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