Why are the arts so important and what does that have to do with gold? Name that book, and name that early 20th century gothic horror writer who loved the aristocracy.

The Long Ramble

The evil(?) genius Dr Despair wants you to shake off the shackles of this world, reject the false dichotomy presented to you by the tyranny of the "they", and encourage you to become a mindful minion. Yes, this is all part of his "near-fatal moon ray project." But he will help you get through a mind-numbingly hopeless future. Just submit yourself to deprogramming in this virtual un-re-education camp.