description: This novel is largely autobiographical, detailing the familial strife which characterized Butler's life and often figures in his work. Ernest, the novel's hero, has an unhappy schooling and little success in romance; his sadness is exacerbated by his father, Theobald Pontifex, a bullying clergyman. An unfortunate marriage makes a happy adult life appear impossible, until Ernest begins to seek fulfillment in literature, finding meaning in the life of a writer.
language: English
title: The Way of All Flesh
titlecomplete: The Way of All Flesh
characters: Ernest Pontifex
genres: Classics, British Literature, Novels, Classic Literature, Historical Fiction, Literature, 20th Century, 19th Century, Fiction, Victorian
ratings_count: 9096
places: England
publisher: Adamant Media Corporation