Seven Days In New Crete by Robert Graves
A Novel of the Future
In this speculative fiction novel, a poet from the mid-20th century is transported into a future utopian society on the island of Crete, which has been renamed New Crete. This society has rejected industrialization and lives in harmony with nature, guided by matriarchal principles and the worship of a goddess. The poet, initially enchanted by the peaceful and artistic way of life, soon discovers underlying tensions and contradictions, particularly when he becomes involved in the island's rituals and politics. As a festival that reenacts a mythic battle between the gods approaches, the poet's presence and actions inadvertently set off a chain of events that challenge the society's values and stability, leading to a dramatic conclusion that questions the viability of utopia.
The 2887th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Watch the North Wind Rise
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