Penguin, 1976 Paperback, 444pp

First published in 1903, Samuel Butler's great autobiographical novel sounded the death-knell of the Victorian age. At times with rancour, at times with delicious irony and wit, Butler savaged Victorian values and beliefs in this thinly disguised account of his own childhood and youth 'in the bosom of a Christian family'. The world of Ernest Pontifex has passed away, but the power of Butler's story to rouse vicarious anger, to amuse and shock, is undiminished.

Near Good to Good condition with spinefade and minor edgewear, tanning and foxed top edges.

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