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George Allan EnglandAmerican writer and public figure
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Content:
- George Allan England: American Author and Socialist Activist
- Literary Career
- Socialist and Speculative Fiction
- Post-Apocalyptic Masterpiece: "Darkness and Dawn"
- Other Works
- Legacy
George Allan England: American Author and Socialist Activist
Early Life and EducationGeorge Allan England was born in Fort McPherson, New York, but spent most of his life in Bradford, New Hampshire. He graduated from Harvard College in 1902.
Literary Career
Early WorksEngland published his first book, a collection of poems entitled "Underneath the Bough," in 1903. His first work of speculative fiction, "The Time Reflector," appeared in 1905.
Socialist and Speculative Fiction
England is credited with writing some of the first American speculative fiction novels with a socialist orientation. In 1912, he ran for governor of Maine on the Socialist Party ticket. He also published the book "Socialism and Law" in 1913.
Post-Apocalyptic Masterpiece: "Darkness and Dawn"
England's most famous work is his "Darkness and Dawn" trilogy (1912-1913), which follows engineer Allan Stern and his secretary, Beatrice Kendrick, as they awaken from an 800-year slumber to find New York City in ruins. The novels explore the characters' adventures in a desolate world and the gradual rebirth of civilization. "Darkness and Dawn" became a classic of early 20th-century post-apocalyptic fiction.
Other Works
England also wrote detective novels, such as "The Alibi" (1916) and "The Greater Crime" (1917). He published travelogues, including "Vikings of the Ice" (1924), based on his experiences as a hunter on a Newfoundland seal hunt.
Legacy
George Allan England died in 1936. His works, particularly his speculative fiction, remain popular with readers today. He is remembered for his innovative contributions to the genres of post-apocalyptic and socialist fiction.
