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Lost Horizon is a 1933 fantasy novel about a British consul who discovers a hidden utopia in Tibet. The book introduced the concept of Shangri-La and inspired several adaptations, including films and a musical.
Lost Horizon is a 1933 novel by James Hilton about a British diplomat who discovers a hidden utopia in the Himalayas. Learn about the plot, the author, the film adaptations, and the Shangri-La myth.
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Apr 3, 2012 · A classic adventure story of a group of travelers who discover a hidden paradise in the Himalayas. Published in 1933, the novel inspired a popular film and became a bestseller.
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- James Hilton
- Harper Perennial
A classic adventure novel about a British diplomat who discovers the hidden valley of Shangri-La in Tibet. Read ratings, reviews, quotes, and more from the Goodreads community.
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Lost Horizon. by James Hilton. Prologue. Cigars had burned low, and we were beginning to sample the disillusionment that usually afflicts old school friends who meet again as men and find themselves with less in common than they used to think.
May 1, 2012 · In this “engagingly written” international bestseller, survivors of a plane crash discover a peaceful paradise hidden in the Himalayas called Shangri-La (The New York Times). Hugh Conway saw humanity at its worst while fighting in the trenches of the First World War.
- James Hilton
Sep 6, 2019 · Lost Horizon. Kindle Edition. by James Hilton (Author), GP Editors (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition. 4.4 5,590 ratings. See all formats and editions. Thrilling and timeless, Lost Horizon is a masterpiece of modern fiction, and one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century.
- James Hilton
