Koradine: A Prophetic Story (1893)

By Lida Hood Talbot and Alice Bunker Stockham

Book Overview

Koradine: A Prophetic Story is a novel written by Alice Bunker Stockham and first published in 1893. The story is set in the future, where a utopian society exists in which men and women are equal and live in harmony with nature. The protagonist, Koradine, is a young woman who possesses psychic abilities and is chosen to lead her people in a time of crisis. The novel explores themes of spirituality, feminism, and social justice, and imagines a world in which these values are central to society. The story is also notable for its inclusion of sexual themes and discussions of birth control, which were controversial topics at the time of its publication. Overall, Koradine: A Prophetic Story is a visionary work of speculative fiction that offers a unique perspective on the possibilities of a more enlightened and egalitarian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104137186
• ISBN13: 9781104137182
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"