The Golden Book of Springfield: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Golden Book of Springfield is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lindsay, Vachel (1879–1931).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Golden Book of Springfield" by Vachel Lindsay is a utopian novel written between 1904 and 1918 and published in 1920. Set in Lindsay's hometown of Springfield, Illinois, the work envisions the city's transformation into a paradise one hundred years into the future. Through mystical visions experienced by the Prognosticators' Club and the author himself, the narrative depicts citizens working toward spiritual awakening and social reform, guided by the enigmatic St. Friend, who seeks to unite all religions into one blessed community.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Golden Book of Springfield
- Author credits: Lindsay, Vachel (1879–1931)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Springfield (Ill.) -- Fiction
- Springfield (Ill.) -- In literature
- Utopias in literature
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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