02747cam a22003373u 4500 69449 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221887utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Waterhouse, Elizabeth, 1834-1918 The island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the 20th century The island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the twentieth century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-30 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Island of Anarchy: A Fragment of History in the 20th Century" by Waterhouse is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the socio-political upheaval and resulting chaos in a fictionalized version of England, where a youthful government takes drastic measures against crime and lawlessness, culminating in the expulsion of anarchists and felons to a newly risen island. The narrative addresses themes of governance, morality, and societal structure amidst a backdrop of anarchy and rebellion. The story begins with the portrayal of a disenchanted society marked by social disorder, leading to the establishment of a government composed solely of young individuals. This new government implements severe laws and exiles lawbreakers and anarchists to the island of Meliora, which becomes a refuge for these outcasts. As various groups settle on the island, conflicts erupt between different ideologies, leading to violence and chaos. The narrative reaches a climax with the destruction of their community by an external threat, prompting a unifying call to prayer led by a compassionate figure known simply as "Our Sister." The eventual descent into destruction raises questions about human nature, order, and the meaning of freedom, encapsulating a philosophical exploration of anarchy and communal living while providing commentary on the cyclical nature of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Miss Langley, Lovejoy's Library, 1887 Science fiction Twentieth century -- Forecasts -- Fiction https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/010943633 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69449 110236 110236