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Begum's Fortune, The by Jules Verne (1828 - 1905)

Begum's Fortune, The by Jules Verne (1828 - 1905)

By: Valerio Di Stefano
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 A novel with some utopian elements, but primarily dystopian. A French doctor and a German professor both inherit a vast fortune as descendants of a French soldier who married the rich widow of an Indian prince. They both decide to go to America and establish their own "ideal" society. Dr. Sarrasin, the French doctor, is focused on maintaining public health. He builds Ville-France. Professor Schultze, the German scientist, is a bit of a militarist and racist. He builds Stahlstadt and devotes his city to the production of ever more powerful weapons so that he can destroy Sarrasin's city. They manage to get the US to cede sovereignty to two cities so that the two newly rich men can create their utopia. The setting for Ville-France would place it on the Oregon Coast, near Bandon, Oregon. The location for the second city, Stahlstadt, is less clear, but the description would place it somewhere near Roseburg, Oregon. - Summary by Kate FollisCopyright Valerio Di Stefano Art Drama & Plays
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    Enter Mr. Sharp
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  • Stahlstadt

    Stahlstadt
    Sep 5 2023
    28 mins
  • The Dragon's Den

    The Dragon's Den
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