A Modern Utopia

What would a perfect world look like—and what would it demand from us?

A Modern Utopia (1905), by H. G. Wells, is a daring blend of fiction and philosophy, exploring humanity's eternal dream of building a better society.

In this speculative masterpiece, Wells imagines a parallel Earth governed by reason, science, and justice. Guided by two travelers who stumble into this alternate world, readers are introduced to a society where poverty, inequality, and conflict have been replaced with order, freedom, and opportunity—maintained by the enigmatic class of the Samurai, guardians of the utopian system.

Far more than a story, the novel is a profound meditation on politics, technology, individuality, and the balance between freedom and control. Wells asks timeless questions: Can perfection ever truly exist? And if so, what sacrifices must be made to achieve it?

Innovative and thought-provoking, A Modern Utopia remains a cornerstone of utopian and dystopian literature, standing alongside classics by Plato, More, and Orwell.

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Rafbók: 12 september 2025