The author of Erewhon argues that Homer’s gods and heroes are often meant to be funny, and goes on to essays such as Quis Desiderio…?, Ramblings in Cheapside, The Aunt, the Nieces, and the Dog, How to Make the Best of Life and a visit to the Italian sanctuary of Montrigone. A biographical sketch by Henry Festing Jones introduces the man.
Butler at his most mischievous and original, for readers of The Way of All Flesh. Download the free EPUB.