The Humour of Homer and Other Essays

Samuel Butler was an English novelist, essayist, and critic whose works foreshadowed the collapse of the Victorian illusion of eternal progress. Butler belonged to no literary school, and spawned no followers during his lifetime. His controversial assertions shut him out from both of the opposing factions of church and science which played a large role in late Victorian cultural life.
"The Humour of Homer and Other Essays" is the collection of essays, which was originally delivered as a lecture at the Working Men's College. The book is a kind of general introduction to Butler's detailed study of the Odyssey, which brings a great insight into the new ideas on topics deeply affecting human race. The other essays throw light on a variety of topics, ranging from his theories on biological evolution to topics: how to live a good life. A great chance to become familiar with the worldview of an outstanding writer!