Samuel Butler: A Sketch by Henry Festing Jones

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Author Jones, Henry Festing, 1851-1928
Title Samuel Butler: A Sketch
Note Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1921 Jonathan Cape edition by David Price
Summary "Samuel Butler: A Sketch" by Henry Festing Jones is a biography written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1920s. This work presents a comprehensive exploration of the life of Samuel Butler, a multifaceted English author, artist, and thinker, known for his innovative ideas and literary contributions, particularly in works like "Erewhon." The book delves into Butler's upbringing, education, and his significant experiences, providing a nuanced understanding of his development as a writer and thinker. The biography traces Butler's life from his birth in 1835, highlighting key moments such as his early travels to Italy, his education at Cambridge, and his later ventures into sheep farming in New Zealand. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and reflections, Jones captures Butler's evolving thoughts on art, music, and literature, along with his critiques of contemporary society and religion. The text also sheds light on Butler’s relationships with influential figures, such as Charles Darwin, and offers a glimpse into the philosophical underpinnings of his major works. In essence, "Samuel Butler: A Sketch" serves as both a tribute and an analytical portrait of a complex literary figure whose work continues to resonate with readers and thinkers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902
Category Text
EBook-No. 2993
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 1, 2007
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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