Publisher's Synopsis
""A Traveler From Altruria: Romance"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1894. The story follows the journey of a traveler from the fictional utopian society of Altruria as he visits the United States. The traveler, named Aristides Homos, is shocked by the poverty, inequality, and corruption he encounters in America, and he attempts to spread the values of his own society. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Lottie, and the two struggle to reconcile their different backgrounds and values. The novel is a commentary on the social and economic issues of the late 19th century, and it presents a vision of a more just and equal society. Howells was a prominent literary figure of his time, and ""A Traveler From Altruria"" is considered one of his most important works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
