The book "Once Upon a Time in America: An Imaginary History of a Social Utopia" (original title "Looking Backward, 2000 to 1887") was written by Edward Bellamy. This literary work belongs to the genre of social utopia, in which the author reveals his visionary idea of an ideal society. The main character of the book wakes up in the year 2000 in an ideal society where equality, justice and general prosperity reign. Bellamy examines capitalism and socialism through the prism of his utopia, offering an alternative to the existing model. The author implements his ideas about social gerechtigkeit and coexistence. "Once Upon a Time in America: An Imaginary Story of a Social Utopia" will not only enchant the reader with an exciting plot, but also open new depths for thinking about justice, society and the future of humanity.