{"product_id":"the-way-of-all-flesh-paperback-3","title":"The Way of All Flesh - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver the span of a century, the Pontifex family is populated by manipulative and domineering characters attempting to control the fate of the next generation.\u003c\/b\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Way of All Flesh\u003c\/i\u003e, Ernest Pontifex tries to pursue a righteous path but is met with painstaking hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErnest is the son of Theobald and Christina Pontifex, who are prominent members of the religious order. Ernest attempts to follow in their footsteps, embracing theology and becoming a clergyman. Yet, his position is short-lived as he discovers corruption in the High Church and loses most of his earnings. In the midst of his troubles, Ernest questions the importance of titles, status and family tradition. He travels down a rocky road that tests his faith in both man and God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Way of All Flesh\u003c\/i\u003e is a scathing commentary on the hypocritical views and expectations of Victorian society. Butler was praised for his exploration of a destructive family dynamic. It's an erratic tale and one of the most iconic novels of the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Way of All Flesh\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA semi-autobiographical novel detailing multiple generations within the tumultuous Pontifex family. \u003ci\u003eThe Way of All Flesh\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eSamuel Butler\u003c\/b\u003e, was written over an 11-year period and published shortly after his death in 1902. The author uses the Pontifex's many trials to critique the rigid standards and practices of Victorian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52545308459315,"sku":"9781513268842","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/SWVKQk9YNUtMMXA5YnJzT1FKV1BSQT09.webp?v=1760968726","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-way-of-all-flesh-paperback-3","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}