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Erewhon presents a satirical view of Victorian England through the lens of a fictional utopia, exploring themes such as religion, anthropocentrism, and criminal justice. The narrative begins with the discovery of Erewhon, inspired by Butler's experiences in New Zealand while working on a sheep ranch. This 1872 work cleverly critiques societal norms by juxtaposing them with the bizarre customs of its imaginary country, where the title itself is a play on the word "nowhere."
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Erewhon, Samuel Butler
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Erewhon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samuel Butler
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 218
- ISBN13
- 9781438527871
- Series
- Erewhon
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophical Topics, Science Fiction, Classics, 19th century, Dystopia, Utopia
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- 3.1 out of 5
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- Erewhon presents a satirical view of Victorian England through the lens of a fictional utopia, exploring themes such as religion, anthropocentrism, and criminal justice. The narrative begins with the discovery of Erewhon, inspired by Butler's experiences in New Zealand while working on a sheep ranch. This 1872 work cleverly critiques societal norms by juxtaposing them with the bizarre customs of its imaginary country, where the title itself is a play on the word "nowhere."