TY  - BOOK
AU  - Waterhouse,Elizabeth
TI  - The island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the 20th century
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Twentieth century -- Forecasts -- Fiction
N1  - 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.); Originally published; United Kingdom: Miss Langley, Lovejoy's Library, 1887
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/010943633
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69449
ER  -