Butler, Samuel
Erewhon (English Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140430578
- author:
- Butler, Samuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Erewhon, a novel by Samuel Butler, tells the story of a young traveller who discovers a remote and beautiful land where morality is turned upside down. In this seemingly ideal community, crime is treated as a malady to be cured, while illness, poverty, and misfortune are harshly punished. The traveller soon finds himself struggling to survive in a world where conventional virtues and beliefs are challenged. Inspired by Butler's experiences in colonial New Zealand and his reading of Darwin's Origin of Species, Erewhon is a humorous and irreverent satire that critiques religious hypocrisy and the unthinking acceptance of beliefs. With its unique blend of social commentary and witty prose, this novel has been a thought-provoking read for generations of readers. Published by Penguin Publishing Group, Erewhon is a highly original work that offers a fresh perspective on the human condition. This edition features 272 pages of paperback binding, making it an accessible and affordable read for anyone interested in exploring this thought-provoking novel.
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