Traveller from Altruria by William Dean Howells is a intriguing novel that tells the story of a visitor from a utopian society who arrives in America and offers a unique perspective on the country's culture and society. The protagonist, Mr. Homos, provides a sharp critique of American capitalism, inequality, and corruption, while also offering solutions and suggestions for improvement.

The novel is thought-provoking and raises important questions about the current state of society and what it means to live a truly fulfilling life. Howells' writing is engaging and the story moves at a brisk pace, making it an enjoyable and enlightening read.

Overall, Traveller from Altruria is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to think differently about their own society and the possibilities for a better future. Highly recommended for anyone interested in social criticism and utopian literature.

Book Description:
Set in the early 1890s, at a fashionable summer resort somewhere on the East Coast of the United States, this book tells the story of Mr. Twelvemough, an author who has been selected to function as host to a visitor from the faraway island of Altruria. The visitor, Mr. Homos, has come all the way to the United States, a country which prides itself on democracy and equality, to experience everyday life in America firsthand, and to see for himself how the principle that "All men are created equal" is being put into practice. Due to Altruria's secluded existence, very little is known about the island, so Twelvemough and his circle of acquaintances, all of whom are staying at the same resort hotel, seem more eager to learn about Altruria than to explain American life and institutions. To their dismay, it becomes gradually clear that the United States is greatly lagging behind Altruria in practically every aspect of life, be it political, economic, cultural or moral. Summary from Wikipedia