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_aWaterhouse, Elizabeth, _d1834-1918 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the 20th century |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe island of anarchy: A fragment of history in the twentieth century | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-11-30 | ||
| 508 | _aRichard 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Miss Langley, Lovejoy's Library, 1887 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTwentieth century -- Forecasts -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/010943633 | |
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