A Modern Utopia

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A Modern Utopia

by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

EN·~9 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

A NOTE TO THE READER

6:22
2

CHAPTER THE FIRST Topographical - § 1

35:57
3

CHAPTER THE SECOND Concerning Freedoms - § 1

55:18
4

CHAPTER THE THIRD Utopian Economics - § 1

1:01:53
5

CHAPTER THE FOURTH The Voice of Nature - § 1

29:16
6

CHAPTER THE FIFTH Failure in a Modern Utopia - § 1

55:44
7

CHAPTER THE SIXTH Women in a Modern Utopia - § 1

56:02
8

CHAPTER THE SEVENTH A Few Utopian Impressions - § 1

45:11
9

CHAPTER THE EIGHTH My Utopian Self - § 1

12:19
10

CHAPTER THE NINTH The Samurai - § 1

1:25:02

Description

A compelling invitation to readers willing to question their own assumptions, this work opens with a candid warning: it is not for the casual skimmer or the mind already set in stone. It weaves together philosophy, social theory, and personal reflection, urging listeners to engage actively with the ideas presented. The author’s voice is both conversational and probing, challenging conventional views of politics, education, and human organization.

Rather than following a traditional essay format, the book adopts a hybrid structure that blends dialogue, narrative sketches, and speculative analysis. Two contrasting personalities serve as lenses through which a tentative utopia is explored, allowing the reader to see how ideals might function in practice. Along the way, the author critiques prevailing sociological and economic methods, offering a fresh, if intentionally ambiguous, perspective on what a better society could look like. This approach invites thoughtful listeners to linger on each argument, savoring the intellectual journey rather than rushing to a tidy conclusion.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (536K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

1866–1946

A pioneer of modern science fiction, this prolific English writer imagined time travel, alien invasion, and invisible men with a mix of suspense and sharp social insight. His stories still feel lively because they pair big ideas with very human fears and hopes.

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