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The Way of All Flesh
The Way of All Flesh
Author: Samuel Butler
"Samuel Butler began to write "The Way of All Flesh" about the yyear 1872, & was engaged upon it intermittently until 1884. It is therefore, to a great extent, contemporaneous with "Life and Habit," & may be taken as a practical illustration of the theory of heredity embodied in that book. He did not work at it after 1884, but for various reas...  more »
ISBN: 392029
Pages: 429
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Publisher: De Luxe Editions Club
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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Almost universally rated as one of the classic fiction, and it's deserved. Completed in the 1880's, but not published until 1903, after his death, because it was nearly autobiographical. I've come to appreciate 19th century novels, with their rich descriptions, character development, language craft, smooth humor--and thought-provoking points and themes. It's not a fast read, but I'd say well worth an unhurried journey.
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Good story, just didn't care for writing style


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