{"product_id":"erewhon-paperback-4","title":"Erewhon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErewhon\u003c\/i\u003e, an anagram for \"nowhere,\" is a faraway land where citizens follow a unique set of rules disregarding conventional beliefs about money, health and science.\u003c\/b\u003e Beneath the surface, Erewhon is fueled by hypocrisy and inhabitants are riddled with fear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA traveler 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 labeled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eErewhon\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eErewhon\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn explorer discovers a utopian society with unconventional views on crime, illness, and religion. \u003ci\u003eErewhon\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eSamuel Butler\u003c\/b\u003e, is loosely inspired by his personal experience in New Zealand where he worked as a sheep farmer. The novel is a brilliant satire of Victorian society as a rigid and failing institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42137277497479,"sku":"9781513268835","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a181d0370ca365a10a4fbc0ee108ce5c.webp?v=1732696391","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/erewhon-paperback-4","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}