Mixed collection of short stories including science fiction and fantasy. Includes the classic title story written in 1885, wherein "an astronomer's 'dream soul' is transported to Mars and communicates with its advanced human inhabitants" (Locke), and "To Whom This May Come." Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 1-7
It inspired a less successful sequel, entitled Equality, more of a tract, and generally spurred movement in the United States and abroad. At one time, people even formed a party of Edward Bellamy in the Netherlands.