To Whom This May Come: 1898: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
To Whom This May Come: 1898: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
To Whom This May Come: 1898 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bellamy, Edward (1850–1898).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"To Whom This May Come" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the experience of a shipwrecked sailor who encounters an extraordinary society of mind-readers on a secluded archipelago. The book delves into themes of communication, connection, and the evolution of human relationships as it examines the implications of a world where thoughts can be shared directly without the need for spoken language. The story begins with the protagonist surviving a shipwreck and awakening to find himself among a group of people who possess the remarkable ability to communicate through mind-reading, having lost the ability to speak over generations. The inhabitants of these islands, descended from a group once persecuted for their abilities, have developed a unique society where understanding and empathy thrive without the need for words. As the protagonist assimilates into this new world, he learns about the beauty of their connections, the pitfalls of personal relationships in a speaking world, and ultimately faces the tragic separation from his newfound love due to unforeseen circumstances. Through this exploration, Bellamy presents a vision of society that challenges conventional notions of communication and social interaction.
Book and edition facts
- Title: To Whom This May Come: 1898
- Author credits: Bellamy, Edward (1850–1898)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Short stories
- United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
