LostHorizon by JamesHilton serves as the genesis of the legendary Shangri-La, a beautifulutopian oasis sequestered from the earthly horrors of poverty, war, anddissipation. For those in a war-torn world full of fear and strife, theShangri-La might seem like an alluring escape and a true paradise. However,would such an oasis really be a utopia, or would it be a prison? The answer tothis question lies within the narrative.

The story begins with t...