Samuel Butler (1835–1902) was an English author, satirist, and critic known for his novel "Erewhon" and the posthumously published "The Way of All Flesh." His works, characterized by their wit and Critique of Victorian society, challenged Contemporary religious, social, and scientific norms. Butler's Exploration of Evolution and human behavior, particularly in "Life and Habit," left a lasting Impact on both literary and scientific communities. His sharp insights and satirical Style continue to resonate, making him a significant Figure in 19th-century Literature and Thought.
Anecdotes
- Wrote a satirical poem that critiqued society so sharply it was mistaken for a religious text. Advocated for vegetarianism long before it became popular in the West. Spent years in New Zealand, raising sheep and pondering life, before achieving literary Fame.
- Inherited a large sum of Money but chose to live modestly in a remote Italian village to focus on writing.
- Once painted a controversial fresco of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a Derbyshire church that was later deemed inappropriate and removed.
Magnitudes
- Challenge every Assumption and break conventional molds.
- Challenge conventions to discover unseen truths.
- Challenge accepted norms by questioning conventional Wisdom.
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