In a fantastical land, the inhabitants live in a state of luxury and idleness, where food and drink are abundant and free. The story follows a group of travelers who stumble upon this country and must navigate its strange customs and laws. As they explore the land, they begin to uncover the dark secrets beneath its seemingly utopian surface.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1859 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Coming-of-Age