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A Traveler from Altruria is a Utopian novel by William Dean Howells. It was first published in installments in The Cosmopolitan between November 1892 and October 1893, and eventually in book form by Harper & Brothers in 1894.
- William Dean Howells
- 1894
Jul 26, 2016 · A Traveler from Altruria, by William Dean Howells; 1894; New York, Harper. Originally published in instalments in Cosmopolitan , this piece of utopian fiction by William Dean Howells delivers a vision of a "one-class" socialist utopia while at once offering a biting critique of unfettered capitalism.
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Jul 1, 2005 · The story follows a traveler from the utopian land of Altruria as he visits America and interacts with a local narrator, delving into discussions about societal norms, values, and differences between their cultures.
- Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
- A Traveler from Altruria: Romance
- English
Aug 21, 2016 · I answered simply he was a traveler from Altruria; and in some cases I went further and explained that the Altrurians were peculiar. In much less time than it seemed my friend found me; and then I had a little compensation for my suffering in his behalf.
First published in 1894, A Traveler from Altruria tells the story of a foreign visitor who presents the concept of a Utopian society. Howells hoped his novel would allow readers to confront the inconsistencies, imperfections, and injustices of Gilded Age America.
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A Traveler from Altruria. Quick Reference. Novel by Howells, published in 1894. Through the Eye of the Needle is a sequel. Mr. Homos, a visitor from the Utopian republic Altruria, founded on principles of altruism, comes to spend his vacation at a fashionable American summer resort.
Oct 9, 2018 · A traveler from Altruria by Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920. Publication date 1957 Topics Utopias, Utopias Publisher New York : Sagamore Press Collection