In 1872, Samuel Butler published a utopian novel called Erewhon.He first did so anonymously. But the book caused such a huge public sensation that people and the media begged the author to come forward and reveal himself. Eventually Samuel confessed to being the author.You can read more about Samuel Butler and his great but mysterious life here: http://bit.ly/Biography-Samuel-Butler
It was published in 1872.
Erehwon was first published in 1872.
The first dystopian novel is often credited to be "Erewhon" by Samuel Butler, published in 1872. It explores a satirical vision of a utopian society that exhibits dystopian aspects. Other early dystopian works include "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin (1924) and "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley (1932).
Butler Ives died in 1872.
Selena Sloan Butler was born in 1872.
Samuel Birdsall died in 1872.
Samuel Galloway died in 1872.
Samuel Bamford died in 1872.
Samuel Northmore was born in 1872.
Samuel Haberstich died in 1872.
Samuel Lake was born in 1872.
George Edmund Butler was born on 1872-01-15.