Erewhon, an anagram for -nowhere,- is a faraway land where citizens follow a unique set of rules disregarding conventional beliefs about money, health and science. Beneath the surface, Erewhon is fueled by hypocrisy and inhabitants are riddled with fear.
A 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.
Erewhon 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
