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Erewhon presents a bizarre society where the sick are imprisoned and criminals receive medical treatment, highlighting the inversion of societal norms. Machines are banned due to perceived dangers, and children face the existential choice of birth. This thought-provoking satire critiques Victorian values, maintaining its relevance and entertainment for contemporary readers. Newly designed and typeset for a modern audience, it invites reflection on the absurdities of societal conventions.
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Erewhon, Samuel Butler
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Erewhon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samuel Butler
- Publisher
- Editorium
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781434101808
- Series
- Erewhon
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophical Topics, Science Fiction, Classics, 19th century, Dystopia, Utopia
- Rating
- 3.1 out of 5
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- Erewhon presents a bizarre society where the sick are imprisoned and criminals receive medical treatment, highlighting the inversion of societal norms. Machines are banned due to perceived dangers, and children face the existential choice of birth. This thought-provoking satire critiques Victorian values, maintaining its relevance and entertainment for contemporary readers. Newly designed and typeset for a modern audience, it invites reflection on the absurdities of societal conventions.