"Born Again" by Alfred Lawson is a uniquely eccentric utopian science-fiction novel that follows John Convert, a sailor cast adrift who encounters a race of superhuman giants known as the Sagemen on a mysterious island. As Convert embarks on a transformative journey with Arletta, a giantess, readers are drawn into Lawson's bizarre and idealistic vision for a better world. Despite its unconventional plot and Lawson's lengthy rants against societal evils, the themes of idealism and the quest for a utopian society resonate today, inviting listeners to reflect on their own hopes for a better future.

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