Samuel Butler: A Critical Study (1915)

By Gilbert Cannan

Book Overview

Samuel Butler: A Critical Study is a book written by Gilbert Cannan in 1915. It is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of Samuel Butler, a Victorian-era English novelist, essayist, and critic. The book provides a detailed account of Butler's literary career, including his early works and his later, more famous novels, such as Erewhon and The Way of All Flesh. Cannan examines Butler's literary style, themes, and influences, and also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends. The book is considered a seminal work in the study of Butler's life and work, and is an important resource for scholars and students of Victorian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436510457
• ISBN13: 9781436510455
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"