The Way of All Flesh
Book • 1903
Written between 1873 and 1884, 'The Way of All Flesh' is a semi-autobiographical novel by Samuel Butler that attacks the hypocrisy of the Victorian era.
The story, narrated by Overton, traces four generations of the Pontifex family, focusing on the central character Ernest Pontifex.
Ernest's life is marked by an antagonistic relationship with his parents, his theological struggles, and his eventual rejection of Christianity.
The novel was published posthumously in 1903 and has been recognized as a significant critique of Victorian society, influencing many writers and contributing to the development of early twentieth-century modernist fiction.
The story, narrated by Overton, traces four generations of the Pontifex family, focusing on the central character Ernest Pontifex.
Ernest's life is marked by an antagonistic relationship with his parents, his theological struggles, and his eventual rejection of Christianity.
The novel was published posthumously in 1903 and has been recognized as a significant critique of Victorian society, influencing many writers and contributing to the development of early twentieth-century modernist fiction.
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