The Humour of Homer and Other Essays

by Samuel Butler

First published 1913

Contents

1. Introduction by R. A. Streatfeild
2. Sketch of the Life of Samuel Butler Author of Erewhon (1835-1902) by Henry Festing Jones
3. The Humour of Homer
4. Quis Desiderio . . .?
5. Ramblings in Cheapside
6. The Aunt, the Nieces, and the Dog
7. How to Make the Best of Life
8. The Sanctuary of Montrigone
9. A Medieval Girl School
10. Art in the Valley of Saas
11. Thought and Language
12. The Deadlock in Darwinism
13. Footnotes: