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The Way of All Flesh
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ISBN13: 9781023042147
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Samuel Butler's The Way of All Flesh offers a compelling glimpse into Victorian era family life. This domestic novel presents a multi-generational family saga, exploring themes of social criticism and the complexities of coming of age within the constraints of middle-class society. As a work of literary fiction, it dissects the expectations and realities of familial relationships.
Butler's narrative provides insight into the biographical experience of navigating family dynamics. The story examines the triumphs and tribulations inherent in the family life of a bygone era. Readers interested in historical fiction and depictions of societal norms will find The Way of All Flesh a captivating read. It remains a relevant portrayal of enduring human experiences.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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