62 pages 2 hours read

Samuel Butler

Erewhon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1872

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Samuel Butler's Erewhon offers a satirical and thought-provoking critique of Victorian society, applauded for its wit and imaginative setting. However, some readers find its pacing uneven and its philosophical passages dense. Overall, it remains a compelling, if sometimes challenging, exploration of moral and social themes.

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Who Should Read Erewhon?

A reader who would enjoy Erewhon by Samuel Butler is likely someone interested in satirical novels that critique societal norms and explore utopian concepts. Fans of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley would appreciate Butler's imaginative and philosophical narrative that challenges the status quo.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period
Victorian Period
Genre
Classic Fiction
Satire
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Society: Colonialism
Society: Politics & Government