The Way of All Flesh Samuel Butler Hardcover 1944
Book Details
- Author: Samuel Butler
- Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
- Publication Year: 1944
- Format: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
- Language: English
Condition Notes
The book is in good condition with a sturdy maroon cloth cover adorned with gold illustrations. The spine shows minor wear at the edges, and the binding remains intact. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are slightly aged, consistent with the book's publication year.
Description
"The Way of All Flesh" by Samuel Butler, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1944, is an illustrated edition featuring artwork by André Durenceau. This edition is printed in Garden City, New York, and is a notable representation of Butler's critical examination of Victorian society and family dynamics. Samuel Butler, an influential author, is known for his sharp critique of 19th-century norms. This edition, while not the first, provides a unique perspective with its visual interpretations complementing the text. The book is bound in maroon cloth with gold illustrations on the cover and spine, lacking a dust jacket. A collectible piece for those interested in classic literature and its societal reflections, it remains a significant work exploring themes of heredity and personal growth. The book is in good condition, with some wear on the spine edges.
Topics & Subjects
classic literature • fiction • illustrated edition • vintage • family dynamics • good condition • literature • victorian critique • 19th century norms • hardcover • social commentary • academic audience
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