Disappearing Horizon

Author: Hilton
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: In 1933, the British publisher Macmillan published the novel Lost Horizon by British novelist James Hilton, which, to the publisher and the author himself, was completely unexpected. The book immediately caused a sensation in Europe and quickly became a bestseller worldwide, giving rise to a global craze for searching for the ideal kingdom of Shangri-La. There is an ancient legend that somewhere on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau lies a subterranean kingdom ruled by divine beings, governing the world—Shangri-La. The Tibetan scriptures also record a Shambhala kingdom identified by Siddhartha Gautama. In the search for Shangri-La, a brand-new ideological realm—Buddha's Shangri-La—emerged in the sight of all humanity. In this magical kingdom, which is closest to the sky—or rather, built in the sky—there exists a hidden inner kingdom of Shangri-La. This book tells the astonishing story of entering this paradise and has become an absolute classic. Lost Horizon is primarily interpreted as an adventure novel. The entire book radiates a unique sense of adventure and charm.