Description

‘To Whom This May Come (1889) is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887 (1888).

First published in ‘Harper s New Monthly Magazine , it tells the tale of an unnamed narrator who is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Washed ashore on a remote island, he is horrified to discover that its inhabitants have the ability to read minds, but to his surprise, this unique ability has consequences he never expected.

This adventurous tale will excite those who are already familiar with Bellamy s other short stories, as well as new readers who are looking for an interesting read.