«El destino de la carne» es una obra intensamente autobiográfica. Su protagonista, Ernest Pontifex, encarna muchos de los conflictos que gobernaron la vida de su autor. Nacido en le seno de una familia...

«El destino de la carne» es una obra intensamente autobiográfica. Su protagonista, Ernest Pontifex, encarna muchos de los conflictos que gobernaron la vida de su autor. Nacido en le seno de una familia...

Samuel Butler was son and grandson of the priests. He graduated from Cambridge University in 1858. He got carried away by music and drawing. Torn with his father, in 1859-1864 he lived in New Zealand,...

In this novel, Butler satirically describes a utopian society, using the civilization of 'Erewhon' ('nowhere,' scrambled) to satirize beliefs popular in the England of his day. Samuel Butler was the iconoclastic...

Erewhon, or Over The Range Samuel Butler - Erewhon: or, Over the Range is a novel by Samuel Butler which was first published anonymously in 1872,set in a fictional country discovered and explored by the...

The Way of All Flesh Samuel Butler - The Way of All Flesh (sometimes called Ernest Pontifex, or the Way of All Flesh) is a semi-autobiographical novel by Samuel Butler that attacks Victorian-era hypocrisy.[1]...

The Way of All Flesh Samuel Butler - A semi-autobiographical novel that attacks Victorian era hypocrisy as it traces four generations of the Pontifex family. Butler dared not publish it during his lifetime,...

Samuel Butler was son and grandson of the priests. He graduated from Cambridge University in 1858. He got carried away by music and drawing. Torn with his father, in 1859-1864 he lived in New Zealand,...

Canterbury Pieces is a classic collection of essays, newspaper articles and letters by the English novelist and critic, Samuel Butler. It includes correspondence between the author and the renowned English...

'Erewhon Revisited' the sequel to 'Erewhon', Samuel Butler's acclaimed first novel, finds adventurer Higgs returning to the mysterious, distant land of Erewhon. There he discovers its people ruled by...

A young traveller sets out to make his fortune and discovers the idyllic distant land of Erewhon. Its people welcome him with open arms, but this apparent utopia soon reveals its darker side. In Erewhon,...

Erewhon: or, Over the Range is a novel by Samuel Butler which was first published anonymously in 1872. The title is also the name of a country, supposedly discovered by the protagonist. In the novel,...

Erewhon: or, Over the Range is a novel by Samuel Butler which was first published anonymously in 1872. The title is also the name of a country, supposedly discovered by the protagonist. In the novel,...

A semi-autobiographical novel that attacks Victorian era hypocrisy as it traces four generations of the Pontifex family. Butler dared not publish it during his lifetime, but when it was published, it...

In 'The Humour of Homer and Other Essays' by Samuel Butler, the author delves into the work of the ancient Greek poet Homer, exploring the comedic elements and humor embedded within his epic tales. Butler's...

Samuel Butler's 'Evolution, Old & New' provides a thought-provoking exploration of the theory of evolution in the late 19th century. Written in a clear and concise style, the book delves into the...

Samuel Butler's novel, 'The Way of All Flesh', delves deep into the Victorian era, critiquing societal norms and exploring the themes of religion, family, and morality. Butler's writing style is both...

For many years a link in the chain of Samuel Butler's biological works has been missing. "Unconscious Memory" was originally published thirty years ago, but for fully half that period it has been out...

In Samuel Butler's novel 'Erewhon', the reader is taken on a journey to a utopian society where technology is forbidden and illness is seen as a crime. This satirical work explores the themes of social...

In Samuel Butler's 'Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino', readers are taken on a picturesque journey through the stunning landscapes of the Alps and the religious sanctuaries that dot...

Samuel Butler's 'The Way of All Flesh' is a poignant and satirical autobiographical novel that delves into the complexities of Victorian family life and society. Through the protagonist Ernest Pontifex,...

Samuel Butler's 'Erewhon' is a thought-provoking dystopian novel that critiques the societal structures of the author's time. Published in 1872, the book is written in an insightful and satirical style,...

Erewhon, set in a thinly disguised New Zealand, ended with the escape of its protagonist from the native Erewhonians by balloon. In the sequel, narrated by his son John. Higgs returns to Erewhon and meets...

Erewhon, set in a thinly disguised New Zealand, ended with the escape of its protagonist from the native Erewhonians by balloon. In the sequel, narrated by his son John. Higgs returns to Erewhon and meets...

In this novel, Butler satirically describes a utopian society, using the civilization of 'Erewhon' ('nowhere,' scrambled) to satirize beliefs popular in the England of his day. Butler wrote a sequel to...

Samuel Butler's 'Erewhon; Or, Over the Range' is a thought-provoking and satirical novel that explores the fictional society of Erewhon, a land where technology has been banned due to its detrimental...

Samuel Butler's 'The Way of All Flesh' is a classic novel that delves into the themes of family, religion, and society in the Victorian era. The book follows the life of Ernest Pontifex as he struggles...

Samuel Butler's 'Essays on Life, Art and Science' is a collection of thought-provoking essays that explore various aspects of human experience with a blend of wit, insight, and wisdom. Written in a conversational...

Samuel Butler's 'God the Known and God the Unknown' is a thought-provoking exploration of different philosophical perspectives on the concept of God. Utilizing a blend of theological discourse and critical...

Samuel Butler's 'Erewhon' is a groundbreaking work of fiction that blends satire, utopian elements, and philosophical inquiry. Written in 1872, the book presents a society that is both a critique of Victorian...