The Way Of All Flesh

The Way Of All Flesh

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Samuel Butler
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1964

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sandglass pamphlet laid in

The Way Of All Flesh by Samuel Butler is a seminal work of English literature, a biting satirical novel that chronicles the life of Ernest Pontifex. This incisive narrative uncovers the stifling conventions of Victorian family life and education, presenting a powerful critique of societal hypocrisy and the struggle for individual autonomy. Butler's witty prose illustrates the protagonist's journey through disillusionment and self-discovery, offering a timeless commentary on generational conflict and the search for personal truth. The novel argues for a more authentic existence, challenging the rigid moral codes of its era with sharp intellect and profound observation.

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Description

Author: Samuel Butler
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1964

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sandglass pamphlet laid in

The Way Of All Flesh by Samuel Butler is a seminal work of English literature, a biting satirical novel that chronicles the life of Ernest Pontifex. This incisive narrative uncovers the stifling conventions of Victorian family life and education, presenting a powerful critique of societal hypocrisy and the struggle for individual autonomy. Butler's witty prose illustrates the protagonist's journey through disillusionment and self-discovery, offering a timeless commentary on generational conflict and the search for personal truth. The novel argues for a more authentic existence, challenging the rigid moral codes of its era with sharp intellect and profound observation.