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“He had suddenly come to realize a single facet of the promised jewel; he had Time, Time for everything that he wished to happen, such Time that desire itself was quenched in the certainty of fulfillment.”

Quote by James Hilton

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Lost Horizon

James Hilton's classic tale explores themes of utopia and the human quest for enlightenment through the eyes of a British mountaineer who discovers the valley. more

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James Hilton
James Hilton

James Hilton, a British novelist, was born on September 9, 1900, and died on December 20, 1954. He is best known for his novel 'Lost Horizon', which depicts a mysterious and enchanting utopian community located on the Himalayas. more

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