The Humour of Homer and Other Essays
Butler
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He was welcome wherever he went, full of fun and ready to play while doing the honours of the country.
“I have chosen Italy as my second country, and would dedicate this book to her as a thank-offering for the happiness she has afforded me.”
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- Introduction By R. A. StreatfeildSample
- Note
- Sketch of the Life of Samuel Butler Author of Erewhon (1835-1902)
- The Humour of Homer {59}
- Quis Desiderio . . .? {99}
- Ramblings in Cheapside {110}
- The Aunt, the Nieces, and the Dog {127}
- How to Make the Best of Life {142}
- The Sanctuary of Montrigone {153a}
- A Medieval Girl School {166}
- Art in the Valley of Saas {188}
- Thought and Language {209}
- Part I. {245}
- Part II. {271}
- Part III.
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