Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 151 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.) Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science Evolution Art criticism PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 419679 2025-07-02T07:33:47.160313 text/html 420048 2013-03-19T07:29:02 text/html 231831 2025-07-02T07:33:54.012309 application/epub+zip 235720 2025-07-02T07:33:50.032325 application/epub+zip 225650 2025-07-02T07:33:48.906336 application/epub+zip 423281 2025-07-02T07:33:57.247323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398767 2025-07-02T07:33:53.342273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362170 2022-09-02T10:16:08.585576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398249 2025-07-02T07:33:46.740354 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 398027 2007-12-27T05:55:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20411 2025-07-02T07:33:57.379253 application/rdf+xml 13997 2025-07-02T07:33:49.401311 image/jpeg 3488 2025-07-02T07:33:49.153342 image/jpeg 151172 2013-03-19T07:30:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 147964 2007-12-27T05:55:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 229900 2025-07-02T07:33:47.193333 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia