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  • The Odyssey
    Homer / Samuel Butler
    A legendary journey. A determined hero. A voyage that has captivated readers for thousands of years.The Odyssey is one of the foundational works of Western literature, following the long and perilous journey of Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures, powerful gods, enchanted islands, dangerous temptations, a...
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    16,99 €

  • The Odyssey
    Homer / Samuel Butler
    Homer’s The Odyssey is one of the great foundational works of Western literature, telling the story of Odysseus and his extraordinary journey home after the Trojan War.This edition features Samuel Butler’s classic English translation, first published in 1900. Butler’s prose offers a direct and accessible rendering of Homer’s epic, preserving the adventures, mythology, character...
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    18,70 €

  • Essays on Life, Art and Science (Cram Edition)
    R. A. (Richard Alexander) Streatfeild / Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Essays on Life, Art and Science pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore the vibrant mind of Samuel Butler in 'Essays on Life, Art and Science,' a collection of thought-provoking pieces spanning art criticism, scientific inquiry, and astute cultural observat...
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    23,10 €

  • Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification (Cram Edition)
    Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore the fascinating history of evolutionary thought with Samuel Butler’s 'Luck or Cunning: as the Main Means of Organic Modification.' This influential work delv...
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    26,15 €

  • Life and Habit (Cram Edition)
    R. A. (Richard Alexander) Streatfeild / Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Life and Habit pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Dive into Samuel Butler’s thought-provoking exploration of 'Life and Habit,' a cornerstone of philosophical and biological thought. This seminal work delves into the intricate relationship between habit, heredi...
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    26,16 €

  • Unconscious Memory (Cram Edition)
    Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Unconscious Memory pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore the fascinating realm of the subconscious with Samuel Butler’s 'Unconscious Memory,' a thought-provoking exploration of the hidden depths of the human mind. This meticulously prepared edition delves...
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    25,21 €

  • Essays on Life Art and Science
    Samuel Butler
    Essays on Life, Art and Science by Samuel Butler is a compelling collection of essays exploring the intersections of human experience, artistic expression, and scientific inquiry. Butler offers keen observations on society, literature, philosophy, and the natural world, combining wit, intellectual rigor, and personal reflection. His essays challenge conventional thinking, exami...
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    21,14 €

  • The Odyssey
    Homer / Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Odyssey pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Experience the epic journey of 'The Odyssey,' a cornerstone of classical literature and Greek mythology, penned by Homer. This timeless poem recounts the trials and tribulations of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he ...
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    27,86 €

  • The Way of All Flesh (Cram Edition)
    Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Way of All Flesh pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Samuel Butler’s 'The Way of All Flesh' offers a compelling glimpse into Victorian era family life. This domestic novel presents a multi-generational family saga, exploring themes of social criticism and t...
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    33,78 €

  • THE ILIAD OF HOMER
    Homer / Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of THE ILIAD OF HOMER pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Iliad,' attributed to Homer, stands as a cornerstone of Western literature and a captivating journey into the heart of the Trojan War. This epic poem, rooted in Greek mythology, explores themes of war,...
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    28,78 €

  • Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars (Cram Edition)
    Donal O’Danachair / Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Samuel Butler’s 'Hudibras,' a cornerstone of 17th-century English literature, stands as a landmark of satirical poetry. This meticulously prepared edition offers ...
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    28,87 €

  • Evolution, Old & New
    Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Evolution, Old & New pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore the fascinating history of evolutionary thought with Samuel Butler’s 'Evolution, Old & New.' This compelling work meticulously compares the groundbreaking theories of early pioneers like Buffon, D...
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    28,04 €

  • The Authoress of the Odyssey
    Henry Festing Jones / Samuel Butler
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Authoress of the Odyssey pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore a groundbreaking perspective on Homer’s epic poem with Samuel Butler’s 'The Authoress of the Odyssey.' This intriguing work of literary criticism delves into the possibility of a female au...
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    26,98 €

  • Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification
    Samuel Butler
    A ripple of intellectual daring once disturbed the tranquil surface of Victorian England, where faith and science collided in drawing rooms and lecture halls alike. Here, in the heart of the nineteenth century, a collection of philosophical essays emerged that challenged prevailing notions of evolutionary theory, offering a spirited counterpoint to the era’s most influential sc...
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    20,50 €

  • Life and Habit
    Samuel Butler
    Life and Habit by Samuel Butler is a thought-provoking work examining the interplay between instinct, habit, and evolution in both humans and animals. Butler delves into the biological, psychological, and philosophical dimensions of habitual behavior, questioning traditional notions of free will, morality, and progress. With engaging reasoning and original insight, this book ap...
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    23,20 €

  • The Hum our of Homer and other Essays
    Samuel Butler
    The Humour of Homer and Other Essays by Samuel Butler is a collection of insightful literary essays that explore the wit, style, and narrative techniques of Homer and other notable authors. Butler examines the use of humor, irony, and storytelling across classical and modern literature, providing readers with keen observations on character, plot, and cultural context. Each essa...
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    22,17 €

  • Hudibras
    Samuel Butler
    HudibrasSamuel Butler The knight-errant Hudibras and his trusty (and somewhat more grounded) squire Ralph roam the land in search of adventure and love. Never the most congenial of partners, their constant arguments are Samuel Butler’s satire of the major issues of the day in late 17th century Britain, including the recent civil war, religious sectarianism, philosophy, astrolog...
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    25,19 €

  • The Way of All Flesh
    Samuel Butler
    The Way of All Flesh is often considered to be Samuel Butler’s masterpiece, and is frequently included in many lists of best English-language novels of the 20th century. Despite this acclaim, Butler never published it in his lifetime-perhaps because the novel, a scathing, funny, and poignant satire of Victorian life, would have hit his contemporaries too close to home.The novel...
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    27,70 €

  • Alps and Sanctuaries
    Samuel Butler
    'Alps and Sanctuaries' is a captivating travel narrative by Samuel Butler that explores the picturesque landscapes and sacred sites of the Italian Alps and the Swiss canton of Ticino. Far more than a simple guidebook, the work serves as a philosophical and artistic meditation on the intersection of human devotion and natural beauty. Butler’s keen observations capture the unique...
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    27,13 €

  • Shakespeare’s Sonnets
    Samuel Butler
    In 'Shakespeares Sonnets', the Victorian author and critic Samuel Butler offers a compelling and scholarly examination of William Shakespeare’s celebrated sequence of 154 poems. This work serves not only as a presentation of the iconic verses but as a deep critical inquiry into their structure, meaning, and historical context. Butler is known for his provocative theories regard...
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    27,98 €

  • The Odyssey
    Samuel Butler
    'The Odyssey' stands as one of the most significant works of Western literature, a monumental epic poem attributed to Homer and rendered into prose by Samuel Butler. This sweeping narrative follows the long and arduous journey of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home after the fall of Troy. Over the course of ten years, he encounters mythical creatures, di...
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    27,96 €

  • The Authoress of the Odyssey
    Samuel Butler
    'The Authoress of the Odyssey' is a provocative work of literary criticism that challenges long-standing assumptions about the authorship of one of Western literature’s greatest epics. In this scholarly yet accessible study, Samuel Butler argues that the 'Odyssey' was not composed by the same hand as the 'Iliad,' but was instead the work of a young, gifted woman living in Trapa...
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    27,13 €

  • Satires and Miscellaneous Poetry and Prose
    Rene M.A. Lamar / Samuel Butler
    'Satires and Miscellaneous Poetry and Prose' brings together the diverse and acerbic writings of Samuel Butler, one of the 17th century’s most brilliant and influential satirists. Best known for his epic mock-heroic poem 'Hudibras', this collection showcases Butler’s mastery across a variety of shorter forms, including sharp-witted verse, biting social commentary, and insightfu...
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    29,74 €

  • Selected Essays
    Samuel Butler
    'Selected Essays' presents a thought-provoking collection of writings by the celebrated Victorian satirist and novelist Samuel Butler. Known for his sharp wit and iconoclastic views, Butler’s essays delve into a wide array of subjects including science, philosophy, literature, and the idiosyncrasies of human nature. This collection showcases the intellectual breadth of an autho...
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    25,24 €

  • Selections From the Note-Books of Samuel Butler
    Samuel Butler
    'Selections From the Note-Books of Samuel Butler' offers an intimate and profound glimpse into the mind of one of the most original and provocative thinkers of the late Victorian era. Best known for his satirical works and insightful social critiques, Butler kept extensive notebooks throughout his life, recording a vast array of observations, aphorisms, and philosophical inquir...
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    25,23 €

  • Erewhon
    Samuel Butler
    'Erewhon: Or Over the Range' is a pioneering work of satirical fiction that blends adventure with sharp social commentary. The narrative follows a young traveler who discovers a hidden civilization in the remote mountains of a distant land. This mysterious territory, known as Erewhon, appears at first glance to be a utopia, but the protagonist soon discovers a society governed ...
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    27,13 €

  • The Way of All Flesh
    Samuel Butler
    'The Way of All Flesh' is a masterful semi-autobiographical novel and a scathing critique of the rigid social and religious conventions of Victorian England. Spanning four generations of the Pontifex family, the narrative primarily follows the development of Ernest Pontifex, a young man struggling to break free from the suffocating influence of his pious and tyrannical father. ...
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    28,92 €

  • Erewhon
    Samuel Butler / William Alfred Eddy
    'Erewhon' is a brilliant and provocative work of satirical fiction that follows a young traveler who discovers a remote, hidden civilization in the mountains of New Zealand. In this mysterious land-the name of which is an anagram of 'nowhere'-the protagonist encounters a society that has inverted the moral and legal standards of the Victorian world. Here, physical illness is tr...
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    26,03 €

  • A First Year in Canterbury Settlement and Other Early Essays
    Samuel Butler
    'A First Year in Canterbury Settlement and Other Early Essays' offers a compelling firsthand account of Samuel Butler’s experiences as a young pioneer and sheep farmer in the mid-19th century Canterbury region of New Zealand. The collection provides a detailed record of the challenges and rewards of colonial life, from the practicalities of managing a large run at Mesopotamia t...
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    26,08 €

  • Erewhon, or Over the Range
    Samuel Butler
    'Erewhon, or Over the Range' and its sequel 'Erewhon Revisited Twenty Years Later' represent Samuel Butler’s most profound and enduring contributions to satirical literature. In 'Erewhon', a traveler discovers a remote, hidden civilization where social norms are radically inverted: illness is treated as a criminal offense punishable by law, while crime is viewed as a misfortune...
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    33,74 €


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