LOST HORIZON - The Legend of Shangri-La (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Adventure ClassicBy James Hilton
Length8h 27m
About this audiobook
Lost Horizon—The Legend of Shangri-La is a finely wrought adventure romance and philosophical fable in which a group of Westerners, fleeing political turmoil, discovers the hidden Himalayan lamasery of Shangri-La. Hilton's prose is lucid, atmospheric, and quietly suspenseful, blending imperial-era travel narrative with interwar utopian speculation. Published in 1933, the novel reflects a world shadowed by war, instability, and spiritual exhaustion, imagining refuge in a place where time, wisdom, and moderation resist modern catastrophe. James Hilton (1900–1954), the English novelist also known for Goodbye, Mr. Chips, was educated at Cambridge and came of age amid the disillusionments following the First World War. His sensitivity to institutional life, moral idealism, and the fragility of civilization shaped his fiction. Lost Horizon draws on contemporary fascination with Tibet, expeditionary literature, and Eastern spirituality, yet its deepest concerns are characteristically Hiltonian: the search for humane values in an age of speed, violence, and ideological extremity. This book is recommended to readers interested in classic speculative fiction, literary adventure, and the genealogy of modern utopian thought. Its famous vision of Shangri-La remains compelling not merely as exotic fantasy, but as a subtle meditation on peace, desire, mortality, and the costs of withdrawing from history.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2016
LanguageEnglish
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