Other Worlds

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Other Worlds

by Lena Jane Fry

EN·~5 hours

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Description

A bold, early‑20th‑century essay invites listeners to imagine a society where the nation’s abundant resources serve every hard‑working hand, not just powerful trusts. Through vivid observations of strikes, unemployment, and the everyday struggles of families, the author argues that the real obstacle to prosperity is the worship of money itself. The narrative blends moral conviction with practical suggestions, urging citizens to reclaim their “right to work” and to replace secretive monopolies with open, cooperative enterprise.

As the author reflects on the hardships witnessed from a quiet parlor window, the call to action grows louder: unite, rethink the role of wealth, and build a community where dignity and security are shared. Listeners will hear a passionate plea for justice that still resonates today, offering both historical insight and timeless ideas for a fairer economy.

Details

Full title

Other Worlds A story concerning the wealth earned by American citizens and showing how it can be secured to them instead of to the trusts

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (289K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2021-01-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lena Jane Fry

Lena Jane Fry

A little-known early 20th-century writer, remembered for a single striking work that imagines a fairer economic future. Her novel blends fiction and social criticism in a way that still feels bold and unusual.

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