Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler: A Memoir V1 is a biographical account of the life of Samuel Butler, written by Henry Festing Jones. Samuel Butler was a Victorian-era writer who is best known for his satirical novel, Erewhon. Jones was a close friend and literary executor of Butler, and this memoir draws on their personal correspondence and conversations, as well as other sources, to provide a detailed portrait of Butler's life and work. The book covers Butler's childhood and education, his early career as a painter, his literary pursuits, and his relationships with friends and family. It also delves into Butler's philosophical and scientific interests, particularly his fascination with evolution and his critique of Darwinian theory. Overall, Samuel Butler: A Memoir V1 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important writers of the Victorian era.Two Volumes. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417969296.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.