02324cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500330014526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800290039552013910042453400450181565300180186065300720187885600430195099900170199322701UtSlPG20260610133525.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBellamy, Edward,d1850-189814aThe Blindman's World :b1898 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-09-21  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Blindman's World" by Edward Bellamy is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This unique work combines elements of science fiction and philosophical exploration, presenting a captivating dialogue on existence, foresight, and the human condition through the lens of a professor who experiences a transformative vision of life on Mars. The book delves into profound themes surrounding the nature of humanity and how our limitations shape our experiences and understanding of love, memory, and mortality.  In the story, the professor of astronomy, after fainting during a night of observing Mars, believes he embarks on a conscious journey to the planet. There, he encounters Martians who possess the extraordinary ability of foresight, enabling them to live a life devoid of uncertainty and sorrow. Through their interactions, the professor learns that the inhabitants of Mars view life differently, emphasizing anticipation and joy in relationships rather than the pain of loss and the impermanence of existence that defines human life on Earth. The narrative poses thought-provoking questions about the advantages and disadvantages of such foresight, providing a rich commentary on love, memory, and the human experience as the professor grapples with the striking contrast between Martian existence and earthly life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22701  c63818d63818