H. G. Wells 
A Modern Utopia 

While traveling in the Swiss Alps, a pair of Englishmen who are in the midst of a discussion about the possible types of Utopias find themselves suddenly transported into a parallel world — a planet seemingly identical to Earth, yet radically different, as they will learn. This Utopia exists as a single allied state, with a common language and perfect equality, under the rule of a voluntary order of nobility known as the Samurai. The travelers are mightily impressed by this harmonious society, but what will the Utopians think of their guests?

Better known for his formative works in science fiction, H. G. Wells also took a lively interest in politics and society. In this 1905 novel, the visionary author blends philosophical discussion with an imaginative narrative that offers a persuasive and ever-valid argument for his socialist ideals. This new edition of
A Modern Utopia is enhanced with a series of atmospheric engravings from the original publication.

Table of Content

I


The Owner of the Voice


Chapter the First


   Topographical


Chapter the Second


   Concerning Freedoms


Chapter the Third


   Utopian Economics


Chapter the Fourth


   The Voice of Nature


Chapter the Fifth


   Failure in a Modern Utopia


Chapter the Sixth


    Women in a Modern Utopia


Chapter the Seventh


   A Few Utopian Impressions


Chapter the Eighth


    My Utopian Self


Chapter the Ninth


   The Samurai


Chapter the Tenth


   Race in Utopia


Chapter the Eleventh


   The Bubble Bursts


Appendix


   Scepticism of the Instrument

About the author

A pioneer of science fiction, H. G. Wells (1866–1946) wrote thrilling adventures about time travel, space exploration, alien invasion, and scientific experiments gone awry. His tales of obsession, revelation, and discovery remain compellingly readable and relevant.