Journey Through Utopia

In this title, originally published in 1950, the author has set out to give a description and a critical assessment of the most important (not necessarily the most famous) Utopian writings since Plato first gave, in his Republic, a literary form to the dreams of a Golden Age and of ideal societies which had doubtless been haunting man since the beginning of the conscious discussion of social problems. It is more than a mere compilation and criticism of Utopias, it brings out in a striking way the close and fateful relationship between Utopian thought and social reality, and takes its place among the important books which had appeared in the previous few years, warning us, from various points of view, of the doom that awaits those who are foolish enough to put their trust in an ordered and regimented world.

List of contents

Foreword. Introduction. 1. Utopias of Antiquity 2. Utopias of the Renaissance 3. Utopias of the English Revolution 4. Utopias of the Enlightenment 5. Utopias of the Nineteenth Century 6. Modern Utopias. Bibliography. Index of Persons. Subject Index.

About the author

Marie Louise Berneri

Summary

In this title, originally published in 1950, the author has set out to give a description and a critical assessment of the most important (not necessarily the most famous) Utopian writings since Plato first gave, in his Republic, a literary form to the dreams of a Golden Age and of ideal societies which had doubtless been haunting man since the beginning of the conscious discussion of social problems. It is more than a mere compilation and criticism of Utopias, it brings out in a striking way the close and fateful relationship between Utopian thought and social reality, and takes its place among the important books which had appeared in the previous few years, warning us, from various points of view, of the doom that awaits those who are foolish enough to put their trust in an ordered and regimented world.

Product details

• Authors: Marie Louise Berneri, Berneri Marie Louise
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9780367361105
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36110-5
• No. of pages: 354
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Utopias
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literature: history & criticism, Literary studies: general, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary theory, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literature: history and criticism, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval