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Erewhon

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Erewhon is set in a remote land whose name is an anagram of "nowhere," where society operates on unsettlingly different principles. Money is disregarded, crime is treated as illness, health issues are punished as crimes, and machines are feared and banned to prevent them from overtaking humans. A traveller discovers this seemingly utopian country and uncovers the hypocrisy and fear that underpin its surface calm.

Samuel Butler's novel is a profound critique of Victorian ethics, exploring how attempts to reform society can inadvertently entrench inequality and mistrust. Erewhon has influenced numerous writers and remains relevant for its satirical examination of social mores.
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This thought-provoking work will appeal to readers interested in classic satirical fiction, Victorian-era commentary, and speculative societies. It suits those who enjoy philosophical reflections delivered through sharp narrative and allegory.

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Erewhon, an anagram for "nowhere," is a faraway land where citizens follow a unique set of rules disregarding conventional beliefs about money, health and science. Beneath the surface, Erewhon is fueled by hypocrisy and inhabitants are riddled with fear.

A traveller stumbles across a remote country that appears to be a peaceful paradise. It's a utopian society that doesn't use or value money in a traditional way. Criminals are considered sick and treated as patients, while the ill are imprisoned and labelled as criminals. There's also an overwhelming distrust of machines, which are outlawed due to their potential to evolve and overthrow their masters. Erewhon's superficial qualities grow to become a source of contempt and distrust.

Erewhon illustrates a world where an attempt to correct the ills of society causes more harm than good. It's a profound examination of Victorian ethics, benefiting a minority over the majority. Butler's groundbreaking novel has significantly influenced multiple writers in literature and beyond.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Erewhon is both modern and readable.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781513268835

Publisher: Mint Editions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Mint Editions

Illustration: Illustrations

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Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 196

About the Author

Samuel Butler (1835–1902) was an English author whose turbulent upbringing would inspire one of his greatest works, The Way of All Flesh. Butler grew up in a volatile home with an overbearing father who was both mentally and physically abusive. He was eventually sent to boarding school and then St. John's College where he studied Classics. As a young adult, he lived in a parish and aspired to become a clergyman but had a sudden crisis of faith. He decided to travel the world and create new experiences fueling his literary career.

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