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Title: 1970: A Vision of the Coming Age
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "1970: A Vision of the Coming Age" by John Collins is a poetic vision written in the late 19th century. The book explores an imagined future in the year 1970, where remarkable advancements in technology, society, and morality create a utopian world. The themes center on idealism and the evolution of human nature, reflecting the author's aspirations for a more harmonious and enlightened society. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a traveler who experiences the tranquil beauty of a future utopia. He observes an absence of crime, illness, and poverty, showcasing a world where human beings live in peace and cooperation. Technological marvels such as airships and efficient communication systems allow for seamless connections among people. The traveler encounters communities that value love, honesty, and education, with nature flourishing in harmony with humanity. Through various vivid descriptions, the poem contrasts the joys of this future world with the harsh realities of the past, culminating in an optimistic conclusion that this vision, though seemingly a dream, could be attainable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collins, John, 1814-1902
EBook No.: 63980
Published: Dec 7, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Christian poetry
Subject: Voyages, Imaginary -- Poetry
Subject: Utopias -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 1970: A Vision of the Coming Age
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "1970: A Vision of the Coming Age" by John Collins is a poetic vision written in the late 19th century. The book explores an imagined future in the year 1970, where remarkable advancements in technology, society, and morality create a utopian world. The themes center on idealism and the evolution of human nature, reflecting the author's aspirations for a more harmonious and enlightened society. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a traveler who experiences the tranquil beauty of a future utopia. He observes an absence of crime, illness, and poverty, showcasing a world where human beings live in peace and cooperation. Technological marvels such as airships and efficient communication systems allow for seamless connections among people. The traveler encounters communities that value love, honesty, and education, with nature flourishing in harmony with humanity. Through various vivid descriptions, the poem contrasts the joys of this future world with the harsh realities of the past, culminating in an optimistic conclusion that this vision, though seemingly a dream, could be attainable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collins, John, 1814-1902
EBook No.: 63980
Published: Dec 7, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Christian poetry
Subject: Voyages, Imaginary -- Poetry
Subject: Utopias -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.