Imagining utopia that isn't just secretly dystopia
"It is easier to imagine the end of the world than to imagine the end of capitalism"
But these books try anyway
Also see: Star Trek (TNG and DS9) but those aren't books
created by ilowe
last updated August, 2026
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OH LOVE LOVE LOVE im so happy ! As a leftist. But also as someone who did a history degree with a module on utopian societies. I haven’t read it yet but William Morris’ News from Nowhere could fit here i think!
iloweOP
Wow, impressive this one still seems pretty relevant despite being written before the world wars and rise of fascism
What an interesting point!! Makes me want to read it all the more now /g
Here in the UK, Morris is almost synonymous with English/British design and, id even go as far so to link it to middle and upper classes nowadays. Which is so interesting considering his very leftist views and contributions to society (his family too). (And he actually drew a lot of inspiration from Islamic art, though i know less about this) It’s really interesting to learn about!
Great and necessary list! Might I suggest some more titles? (In case you're open for recommendations ofc). Firstly I'd consider "the ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson to be a utopia - even though it is quite grim in between, but I'd say that just makes it more realistic in a sense. Also, there is a German book called "Pantopia" which imagines a utopia with a well-meaning AI. Idk if you want to take up non-english books, but if you're interested that def fits! ^^
iloweOP
Yes of course, always looking for recs like this! They have been hard to find in my experience. I looked into both those recs and they seem very interesting, added to the list.
Coool! I'll dig into my read books to see if I can find anything else! I think it's a super important topic!
Love the idea behind this list!
DS9 mention!!!! my very favorite ST!!!!
