A Crystal Age (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: W. H. Hudson
- First Published: 1887
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—utopia
- Time of Work: Thousands of years in the future
- Setting: A pastoral version of Earth
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Utopian fiction
- Subjects: Love or romance, Future, Statues
- Locales: Earth, alternate versions of
The Plot
While on a nature hike, the main character, who later identifies himself as “Smith,” has a mysterious fall and loses consciousness. When he awakes, he finds himself covered with dirt and roots. As he tries to find his way home, he comes upon a funeral party. Smith sees the beautiful young girl Yoletta and is filled with desire for her. Yoletta and the other members of the funeral party detect him and notice his different speech and clothing. He inquires about the nearest city, only to learn that the members of the funeral party have never heard of cities, England,...
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