Project Gutenberg 2007-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 92 Bellamy, Edward 1850 1898 With The Eyes Shut 1898 Produced by David Widger "With The Eyes Shut" by Edward Bellamy is a speculative novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the innovative use of phonographic technology in various aspects of daily life, exploring the implications of these advancements on communication, literature, and society as a whole. The book serves as a fascinating commentary on the potential future of technology and its capacity to alter human experience and interaction. The story begins with the protagonist taking a train journey, during which he encounters the conveniences of phonographic books and devices that allow for listening to literature instead of reading. Through a series of engaging episodes, including the use of talking clocks and phonographic letters, the narrative delves into a world where traditional printed media is virtually obsolete. The protagonist's experience highlights a shift in societal norms, where memory and communication rely on phonographic devices rather than personal recollections or reading abilities. As he navigates this altered reality, the implications of such technological advancements on human relationships, education, and individual autonomy come to the forefront, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of progress and its effects on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 75152 75161 2024-09-10T04:50:56.284566 2023-09-10T08:23:07.296780 text/html text/html 72169 2021-01-26T02:00:31 text/html; charset=utf-8 26237 2021-01-26T02:00:31 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 74395 2024-09-10T04:50:59.397534 application/epub+zip 73434 2024-09-10T04:50:57.483551 application/epub+zip 73434 2024-09-10T04:50:56.732548 application/epub+zip 166722 2024-09-10T04:51:00.920530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159795 2024-09-10T04:50:58.920542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162896 2022-09-10T14:49:07.003713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63832 2024-09-10T04:50:56.094579 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64194 2018-03-08T06:30:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 24794 2018-03-19T05:40:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 63764 2007-09-21T17:06:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24700 2007-09-21T17:06:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19734 2024-09-10T04:51:01.048527 application/rdf+xml 13265 2024-09-10T04:50:57.066532 image/jpeg 3424 2024-09-10T04:50:56.897537 image/jpeg 74494 2024-09-10T04:50:56.292553 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia