A Traveller From Altruria - William Dean Howells - Bog

""A Traveller From Altruria"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1894. The story is about a man from the fictional island of Altruria who travels to the United States to learn about its society and culture. The protagonist, Mr. Homos, is a socialist who believes in the equality of all people and the importance of community. He is shocked by the class divisions and greed he encounters in America, and tries to educate people about the benefits of a more egalitarian society. The novel is a critique of American capitalism and a call for social reform. It is also a satire on the utopian literature of the time, as Mr. Homos' vision of a perfect society is shown to be flawed and impractical. Overall, ""A Traveller From Altruria"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining work of fiction that explores important social and political issues of its time.I confess that with all my curiosity to meet an Altrurian, I was in no hospitable mood towards the traveller when he finally presented himself, pursuant to the letter of advice sent me by the friend who introduced him. It would be easy enough to take care of him in the hotel; I had merely to engage a room for him, and have the clerk tell him his money was not good if he tried to pay for anything.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.