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Camperdown; or, News From Our Neighbourhood
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Camperdown; or, News From Our Neighbourhood

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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Step into the thought-provoking world of Mary Griffith's "Camperdown, or, News from our neighbourhood: being sketches," a compelling work of utopian fiction and astute social commentary. This satirical exploration delves into the concept of an ideal society, offering a fascinating glimpse into a reimagined neighborhood.

Griffith's novel presents a vision of utopia ripe with both aspiration and subtle critique. As a work of satire, "Camperdown" uses its fictional lens to examine the social norms and ideals of its time, prompting readers to consider the very nature of perfection and the potential pitfalls of even the most well-intentioned social engineering.

This meticulously prepared edition ensures the enduring power of Griffith's vision remains accessible, inviting readers to engage with its timeless themes of community, governance, and the human condition. Dive into this classic example of utopian fiction and discover a world that continues to spark debate and inspire reflection.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
184
ISBN
9781023421843

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Step into the thought-provoking world of Mary Griffith's "Camperdown, or, News from our neighbourhood: being sketches," a compelling work of utopian fiction and astute social commentary. This satirical exploration delves into the concept of an ideal society, offering a fascinating glimpse into a reimagined neighborhood.

Griffith's novel presents a vision of utopia ripe with both aspiration and subtle critique. As a work of satire, "Camperdown" uses its fictional lens to examine the social norms and ideals of its time, prompting readers to consider the very nature of perfection and the potential pitfalls of even the most well-intentioned social engineering.

This meticulously prepared edition ensures the enduring power of Griffith's vision remains accessible, inviting readers to engage with its timeless themes of community, governance, and the human condition. Dive into this classic example of utopian fiction and discover a world that continues to spark debate and inspire reflection.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
184
ISBN
9781023421843