Samuel Butler's The Humour of Homer and Other Essays (1904) is a biographical sketch that provides an insight into his study of Odyssey and Iliad and his attitude towards the Homeric poems. The other essays throw light on a variety of topics, ranging from his theories on biological evolution to topics as how to live a good life, with essays like, The Deadlock in Darwinism and Quis Desiderio.
- ISBN10 3842445164
- ISBN13 9783842445161
- Publish Date 6 November 2011 (first published 1 March 1978)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country DE
- Imprint Tredition Classics
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 242
- Language English