The Note-Books of Samuel Butler

The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Henry Festing Jones

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 of subjects, including literature, science, philosophy, and the arts. Butler makes insightful insights on everything from the value of Shakespeare's plays to the nature of human awareness in his work, which is known for its sharp humor. He also delves into more esoteric subjects like the essence of truth and the compatibility of science and religion. Butler's cynicism and irreverence are evident throughout the book as he questions accepted knowledge and makes fun of individuals in positions of authority. He is especially critical of the strict social mores and false morality of the Victorian age, which he lived in. Butler consistently exhibits great admiration for the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as a conviction in the ability of literature and art to move people and inspire change, despite his pessimism. The Note-Books of Samuel Butler, a collection of essays that gives insights into the thinking of one of the most unique and intriguing thinkers of the Victorian era, is an overall thought-provoking and enjoyable collection of essays.

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ISBN 13	9789357488778
ISBN 10	9357488774
Title	The Note-Books of Samuel Butler
Author	Henry Festing Jones
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Double 9 Books LLP
Year published	2023-01-04
Number of pages	329
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