Edward Bellamy
American author and socialist visionary
Born
Died
1898
128 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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