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Le monde tel qu'il sera

by Émile Souvestre

"Le monde tel qu'il sera" by Émile Souvestre is a novel published in 1846. A young Parisian couple, eager to glimpse the future, encounters the mysterious Mr. John Progress, who offers to transport them to the year 3000. Considered France's first dystopia, this satirical tale explores the potential dark side of progress, depicting a world where extreme individualism and wealth disparity reign. Influenced by egalitarian doctrines, Souvestre crafts an ironic vision that questions unchecked technological advancement and social inequality.

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