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− | (More) Any story based on an imaginary Earthly civilization, with the purpose of satirizing or criticizing present social practices, is technically a Utopia, but the term strictly should mean a tale in which the portrayed civilization is a desirable one. Those undesirable are '''dystopias''' -- or -- better -- ''[[Brave New World]]s''. | + | ([[Thomas More|More]]) Any story based on an imaginary Earthly civilization, with the purpose of satirizing or criticizing present social practices, is technically a Utopia, but the term strictly should mean a tale in which the portrayed civilization is a desirable one. Those undesirable are '''dystopias''' -- or -- better -- ''[[Brave New World]]s''. |
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+ | * [https://www.sacred-texts.com/utopia/index.htm Selected utopian/dystopian literature.] | ||
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(For other imaginary places, see Utopia.)
From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
(More) Any story based on an imaginary Earthly civilization, with the purpose of satirizing or criticizing present social practices, is technically a Utopia, but the term strictly should mean a tale in which the portrayed civilization is a desirable one. Those undesirable are dystopias -- or -- better -- Brave New Worlds. |
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This is a fiction page, describing fictional ideas and characters |