The Way of All Flesh

by Samuel Butler

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3.67 (3 reviews)

Pages: 320

The Way of All Flesh (1903) is a semi-autobiographical novel by Samuel Butler which attacks Victorian-era hypocrisy. Written between 1873 and 1884, it traces four generations of the Pontifex family. It represents a relaxation from the religious outlook from a Calvinistic approach, which is presented as harsh. Butler dared not publish it during his lifetime, but when it was published it was...

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red13x

May 20th, 2024

I really liked this book! I hated some of the characters, not because they were poorly written, but because they were awful people! Well worth a read.

forline

Jan 5th, 2018

I have to admit to liking this ...sweet.

laros76

Jun 18th, 2015

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