A Positive Romance / 1898

Name: A Positive Romance / 1898
Author: Edward Bellamy

By Edward Bellamy

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The narrator recounts conversations with his friend Hammond about men's instinct to worship women, which leads Hammond to reveal a youthful conversion to Positivism. He narrates his college induction by the charismatic Professor Régnier, a former disciple of Auguste Comte, and describes the Religion of Humanity’s denial of supernatural beings and emphasis on devotion to mankind. The account traces how the creed appealed to idealistic young converts and examines its personal and social consequences.

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Edward Bellamy

Edward Bellamy was an American author and social activist, best known for his utopian novel "Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887," published in 1888. This influential work imagines a future society that has eliminated poverty and inequality through a system of collective ownership. Bellamy's writing often reflects his concerns about the social and economic issues of his time, advocating for reform and a more equitable society. In addition to his notable novel, he wrote several other works, including short stories and essays that further explore themes of love, society, and human potential. His ideas contributed to the early American socialist movement and continue to resonate in discussions about social justice.