Ready Reference Treatise: Looking Backward

“Looking Backward” by Edward Bellamy was first published in 1888. The novel is subtitled “2000-1887.” It is a utopian science fiction novel.

Erich Fromm, a famous German social psychologist, psychoanalyst, sociologist, humanistic philosopher, and democratic socialist, has described “Looking Backward” as one of the most remarkable books ever published in the United States of America.

After “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “Ben Hur,” “Looking Back” was the third-largest bestseller of its time. Many intellectuals, including John Dewey, were influenced by this novel.

Ready Reference Treatise: Looking Backward
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Chapter One: Introduction and Background
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis