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Erewhon

The Prophetic Classic of Dystopian Satire and Machine Intelligence

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Hardback
Book Erewhon Samuel Butler
Libristo code: 53373945
Publishers Salmon Books, July 2026
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What if sickness was a crime, and technology was the ultimate enemy? Discover the prophetic Victorian masterpiece that predicted the rise of machine consciousness a century before the digital age.

When a young traveler ventures into the uncharted mountains of New Zealand, he stumbles upon Erewhon-a hidden society that appears to be a flawless utopia. But the truth is far more unsettling. In this inverted world, being ill is a punishable offense, while criminals are treated with sympathy as if they were merely sick. More chillingly, the citizens have destroyed all advanced technology, haunted by "The Book of the Machines"-a warning that machines would eventually evolve, achieve consciousness, and enslave humanity.

Samuel Butler's Erewhon is a scintillating comedy of manners and a groundbreaking work of classic dystopian fiction. It remains a scathing social satire that challenges the foundations of religion, law, and morality.

This unabridged classic is essential for fans of visionary science fiction classics and anyone fascinated by the origins of the AI debate.

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About the book

Full name Erewhon
Author Samuel Butler
Language English
Binding Book - Hardback
Date of issue 2026
Number of pages 288
EAN 9789370711648
ISBN 9370711643
Libristo code 53373945
Publishers Salmon Books
Weight 482
Dimensions 140 x 216 x 17
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