{"product_id":"a-crystal-age-by-paperback","title":"A Crystal Age By - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW H Hudson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A Crystal Age\" it is a novel written by William Henry Hudson, an Argentine-English author, ornithologist, and naturalist. The book was first published in 1887 and is considered one of the earliest examples of dystopian science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story is framed as a narrative within a narrative. It begins with the protagonist, an unnamed narrator, discovering an ancient manuscript while exploring a cave. The manuscript tells the story of a man who, after getting lost in a remote region of South America, stumbles upon a hidden utopian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this utopia, known as the Crystal Age, the inhabitants live in harmony with nature and each other. The society has achieved a state of perfect balance and enlightenment. The people are vegetarian, live without violence or conflict, and have advanced scientific and artistic achievements. The crystal of the title refers to the transparent material that constructs their buildings and symbolizes the clarity and purity of their way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the protagonist explores this utopian world, he contrasts it with the civilization he came from, which is portrayed as corrupt and decadent. The novel raises questions about the nature of progress, the consequences of industrialization, and the possibility of creating a utopian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A Crystal Age\" is a thought-provoking work that explores social and environmental themes, making it a significant contribution to early science fiction literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42705655857215,"sku":"9781835913451","price":20.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/62f8f8915916d07073e9b65068ff4fe5.webp?v=1765037554","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-crystal-age-by-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}