"Alturian Traveler: A Novel" is the work of the outstanding American writer William Dean Howells. In this book, he tells the story of an encounter between an American citizen and a resident of the imaginary country of Alturia. Uncompromisingly criticizing American society at the end of the 19th century, the author embodies the idea of a social utopia in his work. The book leaves the reader impressed by its deep philosophical content, on which one can think about the problems of justice and social order. The international fame of the work "Alturian Traveler" confirms its relevance and significant contribution to world literature.