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The Note-Books of Samuel Butler

By Samuel Butler
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This collection gathers a lifetime of private note-book entries, aphorisms, and revised reflections, selected and organized into thematic groups for public reading. Entries range from concise maxims to longer meditations on religion, evolution, literature, music, painting, travel, farming, and human character, often revised and reworked through repeated copying. Editorial prefatory material explains the selection, grouping, and revision process and preserves the author's conversational tone and ironic skepticism while offering a varied portrait of his interests and method.

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Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler was an English novelist, essayist, and social critic, known for his satirical and thought-provoking works. His most famous novel, "Erewhon," published in 1872, presents a unique utopian society that challenges contemporary Victorian values and explores themes of evolution and morality. Butler's writings often reflect his interest in science and philosophy, as seen in his essays and critiques of Darwinism in "Evolution, Old & New." He also authored travel narratives, such as "Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino," showcasing his keen observations of culture and landscape. Butler's literary contributions continue to resonate, marking him as a significant figure in 19th-century literature.

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