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Samuel Butler
"A First Year in Canterbury Settlement" is a journey narrative written by Samuel Butler, recounting his evaluations at some point of his first year in the Canterbury area of New…
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"The Fair Haven" by Samuel Butler is a completely unique and satirical paintings that delves into non secular and theological themes, offered in the form of a dialogue. Published anonymously…
In a world where tradition and expectations reign supreme, Ernest's journey of self-discovery and rebellion challenges the very foundations of society.
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Embark on a journey into Samuel Butler's satirical masterpiece, Erewhon; or, Over the Range. In this whimsical and thought-provoking novel, Butler
explores the boundaries of conventional wisdom, taking readers to…
"God the Known and God the Unknown" by Samuel Butler is a philosophical exploration of the nature of God and humanity's understanding of the divine. Published in 1909, Butler's work…
Step into the thought-provoking world of Samuel Butler with his pioneering work, "Life and Habit." This seminal book offers a deep dive into the interplay between biology and behavior, challenging…
Samuel Butler (4 December 1835 - 18 June 1902) was the iconoclastic English author of the Utopian satirical novel Erewhon (1872) and the semi-autobiographical Bildungsroman The Way of All Flesh
Homer
"The Iliad," an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, stands as a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for centuries. Composed around the 8th century BCE, this…
"The Iliad," an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, stands as a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for centuries. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, this…
The Iliad, attributed to Homer, is an ancient Greek epic poem set during the Trojan War. It revolves around the anger of the Greek hero Achilles, who withdraws from battle…
The Odyssey was originally composed in Homeric Greek around the 8th or 7th century BC and, by the mid-6th century BC, had become part of the Greek literary canon. In…
The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity…
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Homer’s two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad and The Odyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C. This…
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Samuel Halifax
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Henry Festing Jones
Reproduction of the original: The Samuel Butler Collection by Henry Festing Jones
1921 Biography of Samuel Butler (December 4, 1835 - June 18 1902) who was a British writer strongly influenced by his New Zealand experiences. He is best known for his…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
This large print title is set in Tiresias 16pt font as recommended by the RNIB.
The Poetical Works of Samuel Butler - Two Volumes in One is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different…
Philip Nicholas Furbank
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
Reproduction of the original: Samuel Butlers Cambridge Pieces by Samuel Butler
Reprint of the original, first published in 1857.
R a 1866-1919 Streatfeild
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
The Note-Books of Samuel Butler, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a…
Samuel Butler,Henry Festing Jones
Cristiano Turbil
Darwin's theory of evolution was received with great interest all across Europe. The theory of evolution generated numerous debate among scientists, philosophers and the general public. Questions concerning the evolution…
Ralf Norrman
Two Volumes. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417962925.
The British author Samuel Butler's "The Note-Books of Samuel Butler" is a compilation of essays and aphorisms. The book offers Butler's thoughts on his surroundings and covers a broad variety…
Two Volumes. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417969296.
P. N. Furbank
Originally published in 1948, this book presents a concise discussion regarding various aspects of the life and works of the novelist Samuel Butler, author of Erehwon (1872). The text is…
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by…
The whole life of some people is a kind of partial death–a long, lingering death-bed, so to speak, of stagnation and nonentity on which death is but the seal, or…
