TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thompson,H.Alfarata Chapman
AU  - Dewey,Melvil
AU  - Thompson,J.W.
TI  - Idealia, a Utopian Dream; or, Resthaven
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Utopias -- Fiction
KW  - Utopian fiction
N1  - Release date is 2022-03-17; Charlene Taylor, Guus Snijders 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.); Originally published; United States: J. B. Lyon Company, 1923
N2  - "Idealia, a Utopian Dream; or, Resthaven" by H. Alfarata Chapman Thompson is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This work presents an idealistic vision of communal living and the creation of a harmonious society, emphasizing kindness, cooperation, and the cultivation of a nurturing environment for individuals from all walks of life.  The narrative follows an unnamed narrator who stumbles upon a picturesque community known as Resthaven, founded by an elderly couple who sought to build a model home for individuals who are alone in the world. Through engaging conversations with the residents, particularly Mr. Andrews and Miss Bates, the narrator learns about the inclusive and collaborative spirit of the community. Each character contributes their skills and efforts, fostering an atmosphere of cooperation that benefits everyone, regardless of their age or background. The inhabitants not only care for one another but actively pursue personal development through education, art, and shared experiences, forming a rich tapestry of life that aims to uplift all its members in an embodiment of altruism and communal support. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/idealiautopiandr00thom/page/n7/mode/2up
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67641
ER  -