Henry Festing Jones

Broschiertes Buch

Samuel Butler

A Sketch

Beschreibung

Explore the life and work of Samuel Butler, the iconoclastic Victorian author and critic, in Henry Festing Jones's "Samuel Butler: A Sketch." This biography offers an insightful look into Butler's world, revealing the experiences and influences that shaped his unique literary perspective. A fascinating journey through the life of a controversial figure, this book sheds light on Butler's place in literary history and his enduring impact as a writer and thinker. Discover the man behind works that continue to provoke and inspire. A key resource for anyone interested in literary biography and the Victorian era, "Samuel Butler: A Sketch" provides a valuable perspective on one of literature's most intriguing personalities. A carefully prepared republication, this edition ensures Butler's story remains accessible and relevant for all who seek to understand his life and legacy. 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 domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Butler was the grandson of Samuel Butler, the principal of Shrewsbury School and afterwards the bishop of Lichfield. He was the son of the Reverend Thomas Butler. The young Samuel transferred to St. John's College in Cambridge after spending six years at Shrewsbury, where he graduated in 1858. In order to prepare for holy orders, young Butler even went so far as to do a little "slumming" in a London parish because his father wanted him to become a clergyman. He was being pulled away from all his father stood for, including his family, the church, and Christianity itself-or at least what it had seemed to imply at Langar Rectory-by the current of his fierce independence and heresy. After an unpleasant incident with his father, Butler left Cambridge, the church, and his home and emigrated to New Zealand, where (using money provided by his father) he established a sheep run in the Canterbury settlement. Butler then returned to Cambridge and continued his musical studies and drawing. After doubling his money in New Zealand, Butler left for England in 1864 and moved into the Clifford's Inn apartment that would serve as his permanent residence. The Way of All Flesh, which was released in 1903, the year after Butler passed away, is widely regarded as his best work. It undoubtedly encompasses a lot of the essential elements of Butlerism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 30
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781023105927
• ISBN-10: 1023105926
• Artikelnr.: 74122728