Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 Butler, Samuel 1835 1902 Cellarius Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander) 1866 1919 Streatfeild, Richard Alexander Essays on Life, Art and Science Introduction -- Quis desiderio...? -- Ramblings in Cheapside -- The aunt, the nieces and the dog -- How to make the best of life -- The sanctuary of Montrigone -- A medieval girl school -- Art in the valley of Saas -- Thought and language -- The deadlock in Darwinism. Transcribed from the 1908 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price "Essays on Life, Art and Science" by Samuel Butler is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This anthology illustrates Butler's remarkable versatility and wit as he explores a variety of subjects, ranging from personal reflections to critiques of societal norms, art, and scientific thought. The collection contains insights into Butler's philosophical musings, personal experiences, and critical observations on human behavior and the nature of existence. The opening of the essays introduces readers to Butler's thoughts on life and literature, highlighting his self-deprecating humor and unique perspective on writing. He begins by sharing a personal anecdote about his search for a suitable writing desk in the British Museum, revealing his introspective nature and the struggle he faces as an author. This opening sets the tone for the essays that follow, as Butler reflects on various literary figures, articulating complex ideas in a relatable manner while drawing connections between himself, his writing, and the legacy of influential writers throughout history. The result is a captivating exploration of art, philosophy, and the intricacies of life that invites readers to contemplate their own existence and the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Science Evolution Art criticism PR Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Science - General 419556 419460 2024-10-02T08:41:23.751594 2023-10-02T07:51:17.846727 text/html text/html 420048 2013-03-19T07:29:02 text/html 151172 2013-03-19T07:30:40 text/html application/zip 231759 2024-10-02T08:41:31.537561 application/epub+zip 235730 2024-10-02T08:41:27.031602 application/epub+zip 225661 2024-10-02T08:41:25.786592 application/epub+zip 423309 2024-10-02T08:41:35.200522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398767 2024-10-02T08:41:30.716568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362170 2022-09-02T10:16:08.585576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398249 398204 2024-10-02T08:41:23.232601 2023-10-02T07:51:17.449729 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 398027 2007-12-27T05:55:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147964 2007-12-27T05:55:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21146 2024-10-02T08:41:35.335515 application/rdf+xml 13997 2024-10-02T08:41:26.333573 image/jpeg 3488 2024-10-02T08:41:26.057565 image/jpeg 229854 2024-10-02T08:41:23.788592 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia