
Transcriber’s Note:
In this witty, thought‑provoking tale a whole nation has turned the ordinary into the extraordinary by letting common sense rule every corner of life. The story paints a portrait of a society where jobs fit perfectly, leisure follows effort, and even the simplest objects enjoy uncomplicated histories—“made, used, consumed”—without the tangled mess of greed, speculation or waste that haunts most worlds. Through lively description and gentle satire, the narrator shows how an unpretentious philosophy can shape everything from footwear to public attitudes, inviting listeners to wonder whether such seamless order is truly possible or simply a clever illusion.
The narrative’s charm lies in its balance of humor and insight, offering amusing snapshots of a world where dull tasks earn generous rest and beloved crafts become a source of joy. As characters navigate their roles, the listener catches a subtle critique of modern complexities, hinting at the costs of “common‑sense” when it ignores deeper human quirks. It’s an engaging, accessible fable that sparks reflection on how societies organize work, consumption, and community, all without revealing any later twists.
Language
en
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-01-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1845–1895
A Victorian poet and essayist who moved from nature writing into bold radical thought, she became a distinctive anarchist voice in late 19th-century London.
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