9781331541318 - The Golden Book of Springfield (Classic Reprint) de Lindsay, Vachel (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the life and mind of a citizen of Springfield, Illinois, in the year 1920. The author vividly imagines the townââ â¢s future in 2018, offering a fascinating glimpse into a world where the past, present, and future intertwine. Through a unique blend of social commentary and spiritual exploration, the author delves into the townââ â¢s evolving character, its shifting values, and its potential for both progress and regression. Through a series of captivating dream sequences, the author unveils the lives of individuals who will shape the future of Springfield. We meet a diverse group of people, including a preacher, a florist, a hostess, an artist, a Jewish boy, a Christian Scientist, a black preacher, an evangelist, and a welfare worker. Each character's vision of the year 2018 is distinct, revealing a kaleidoscopic array of social and religious transformations. The authorââ â¢s portrayal of the townââ â¢s evolution in the coming years serves as a powerful reflection on the complexities of human nature. He explores the interplay of faith, reason, and social change, drawing connections between past pioneers, like John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) and Alexander Campbell, and the citizens of the future. By weaving together themes of religion, social reform, artistic expression, and the enduring power of imagination, this book presents a compelling and imaginative vision of the possibilities that lie ahead. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.