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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The Golden Book of Springfield

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The Golden Book of Springfield is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Vachel Lindsay.

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About The Golden Book of Springfield

"The Golden Book of Springfield" by Vachel Lindsay is a utopian novel written between 1904 and 1918 and published in 1920. Set in Lindsay's hometown of Springfield, Illinois, the work envisions the city's transformation into a paradise one hundred years into the future. Through mystical visions experienced by the Prognosticators' Club and the author himself, the narrative depicts citizens working toward spiritual awakening and social reform, guided by the enigmatic St. Friend, who seeks to unite all religions into one blessed community.
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  • Utopias in literature
  • Springfield, Ill., In literature
  • Springfield, Ill.

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Who wrote The Golden Book of Springfield?

The Golden Book of Springfield was written by Vachel Lindsay.

What genre is The Golden Book of Springfield?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Golden Book of Springfield free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Golden Book of Springfield?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 9 h 22 min.

What books are similar to The Golden Book of Springfield?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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