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The Way of All Flesh
The Way of All Flesh
Author: Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was one of the Victorian era's greatest iconoclasts. Once, he said that after reading Darwin's The Origin of Species, that the theory of evolution had replaced Christianity for him. And this -- after Butler had originally studied for the clergy. Darwin also praised Butler for his clear understanding of Darwin's scientific wo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781603121576
ISBN-10: 1603121579
Publication Date: 4/1/2007
Pages: 356
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Publisher: Aegypan
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, 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