02337cam a22003253u 4500 55633 UtSlPG 20260610134300.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15019063 UtSlPG de iso639-1 HX Hertzka, Theodor, 1845-1924 Eine Reise nach Freiland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-26 Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Eine Reise nach Freiland" by Theodor Hertzka is a political utopian novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a character who embarks on a journey to a newly established social community called Freiland, envisioned as a place of social freedom and justice. This book explores themes of societal reform, personal discontentment, and the pursuit of a just community as the protagonist seeks to escape his former life and live in an environment that reflects his ideals. At the start of the novel, the narrator reveals his determination to leave behind a life of wealth and expectation for a new beginning in Freiland. He questions the conventions of his society, feeling trapped amid the suffering of others, which fuels his desire to help. This inner turmoil intensifies following a personal loss—the end of his engagement, which he views as liberating rather than tragic. As he prepares for his journey, he reflects on the social inequalities that plague the world and expresses a deep yearning for a community where everyone can achieve their personal rights and fulfill their potentials without the burden of societal constraints. Through his experiences, Hertzka sets the stage for exploring the principles and ideals of Freiland as a solution to the problems of modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Utopias Collective settlements https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55633 96464 96464