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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Lost Horizon
Book • 1933
Published in 1933, 'Lost Horizon' by James Hilton follows the story of Hugh Conway, a British consul, and three other strangers who escape political unrest in China by boarding a plane that is hijacked and crash-lands in the Tibetan Himalayas.
They find shelter in the mystical and utopian lamasery of Shangri-La, where they encounter a society that values moderation, peace, and harmony.
The novel delves into profound themes such as the exhaustion of passions, the importance of moderation, and the contrast between the tranquility of Shangri-La and the chaos of the outside world.
The characters must decide whether to stay in this paradise or return to the stresses and wars of civilization, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of human values and societal responsibilities.
They find shelter in the mystical and utopian lamasery of Shangri-La, where they encounter a society that values moderation, peace, and harmony.
The novel delves into profound themes such as the exhaustion of passions, the importance of moderation, and the contrast between the tranquility of Shangri-La and the chaos of the outside world.
The characters must decide whether to stay in this paradise or return to the stresses and wars of civilization, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of human values and societal responsibilities.
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Jared Halverson
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Naomi Levine
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Mentioned in relation to the film adaptation of his novel 'Lost Horizon'.
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Mentioned to explain that Roosevelt referred to Camp David as Shangri-La, referring to the novel by James Hilton, who coined the phrase.
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Deepak Chopra
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