John Uri Lloyd, “Etidorhpa”

Etidorhpa, or The End of the Earth by John Uri Lloyd (1849-1936) was first published in 1895 and quickly became one of the strangest and most fascinating works of fin-de-siècle literature. Blending science, mysticism, and metaphysical adventure, the novel follows a mysterious traveler who, guided by an otherworldly being, descends into the Earth’s interior — a journey that transforms into an allegory of enlightenment and the search for ultimate truth.

A respected chemist, naturalist, and inventor, Lloyd wrote Etidorhpa as both a scientific fantasy and a spiritual revelation. Its pages describe vast caverns, luminous seas, and weightless worlds where physical laws collapse and consciousness expands. Beneath its fantastic imagery lies a profound reflection on knowledge, perception, and the hidden dimensions of reality.

Enriched by the iconic illustrations of J. Augustus Knapp, the book became a cult phenomenon, inspiring generations of readers and artists — from early occult societies to modern visionaries. Its title itself, Etidorhpa (“Aphrodite” spelled backward), suggests the novel’s symbolic reversal of matter and spirit, love and transcendence.

This edition faithfully reproduces the original English text, preserving the spelling and stylistic features of the 1890s — historical traces of the era’s language and imagination.

A rare and unforgettable work, Etidorhpa stands as a precursor to modern psychedelic literature and remains, more than a century later, a journey beyond the limits of science, reason, and the self.

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• Date of Publication: October 11, 2025
• Language: English
• Paperback: 344 pages
• ISBN-13: 979-1259917669
• Dimensions: 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
• Price: $ 17,00 € 17,00 (paperback)

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