The way of all flesh

About “The way of all flesh”

Samuel Butler's The Way of All Flesh is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1903, a year after his death. The book offers a critical look at Victorian domestic life through the story of a family, drawing from Butler's own experiences growing up in a Christian household. Using irony and wit, Butler challenged the values and beliefs of his time, subverting the traditional family novel by examining several generations. The work serves as a sharp critique of societal norms and religious hypocrisy.