Lost / 1898

Name: Lost / 1898
Author: Edward Bellamy

By Edward Bellamy

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The narrative follows Charles Randall, a young student, and Ida Werner as they face a tearful farewell when he departs from Germany for America; their promises of reunion and the ache of separation shape subsequent years. Scenes alternate between intimate domestic moments and later voyages at sea, where memory and regret surface amid the routines of travel. The work examines enduring attachment, the emotional cost of emigration, and how hope, jealousy, and quiet resilience persist across time and distance, using concise episodes and evocative imagery of churches, farewells, and ocean crossings to trace longing and its consequences.

About the Author

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.