
These seven lectures, delivered by a Victorian thinker, take listeners into a candid conversation about what true social change really means. Rather than the chaotic image that the word “revolution” often conjures, the speaker argues for a deep, structural shift that awakens both fear in the privileged and hope among the disadvantaged. He frames the struggle as a moral responsibility, urging listeners to imagine a life where dignity replaces deprivation.
The author explores how many of the well‑off remain unaware of their role in sustaining inequality, living comfortably while dismissing the suffering of those beneath them. At the same time, he acknowledges the difficulty faced by the poor, who may see any risk of change as a threat to their meager security. By exposing these contradictions, the lectures invite the audience to consider concrete obstacles to progress and to envision a society built on generosity and shared well‑being.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (285K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2002-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1834–1896
A central figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this English writer and designer brought medieval romance, social criticism, and a deep love of beauty into everything he made. His stories and poems still stand out for their rich imagination and their belief that art should belong in everyday life.
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