Erewhon

Samuel Butler's groundbreaking novel, 'Erewhon,' published in 1872, navigates the realms of utopian and dystopian fiction through its unique blend of satirical commentary and philosophical inquiry. Set in a fictional land resembling New Zealand, Butler crafts a narrative that explores the concept of 'fitness'-a reflection of Darwinian theories-while critiquing the moral and social constructs of Victorian society. The novel's structure employs a travelogue style, imbuing it with an adventurous s ...