The Way of All Flesh
Samuel Butler
Read by Rhonda Federman
The Way of All Flesh (1903) is a semi-autobiographical novel by Samuel Butler which attacks Victorian-era hypocrisy. Written between 1873 and 1884, it traces four generations of the Pontifex family. It represents the diminishment of religious outlook from a Calvinistic approach, which is presented as harsh. Butler dared not publish it during his lifetime, but when it was published it was accepted as part of the general revulsion against Victorianism.
This novel ranks number 12 of the 100 Great Novels of the 20th Century as chosen by the Modern Library Board of Editors (Summary from Wikipedia) (17 hr 58 min)
Chapters
| Intro. & Ch. 1-2 | 23:38 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 3-4 | 19:59 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 5-6 | 27:28 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 7-8 | 21:19 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 9-10 | 16:51 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 11-12 | 30:14 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 13-14 | 25:36 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 15-16 | 23:05 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 17-18 | 21:15 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 19-20 | 21:10 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 21-22 | 19:51 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 23-24 | 18:37 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 25-26 | 15:32 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 27-28 | 26:52 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 29-30 | 22:24 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 31-32 | 20:15 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 33-34 | 24:41 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 35-36 | 18:56 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 37-38 | 26:13 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 39-40 | 26:45 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 41-42 | 26:57 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 43-44 | 22:24 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 45-46 | 25:39 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 47-48 | 29:07 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 49-50 | 34:57 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 51-52 | 22:08 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 53-54 | 19:13 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 55-56 | 24:34 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 57-58 | 18:20 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 59-60 | 18:59 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 61-62 | 18:10 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 63-64 | 19:50 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 65-66 | 26:54 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 67-68 | 27:25 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 69-70 | 26:10 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 71-72 | 42:05 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 73-74 | 18:15 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 75-76 | 21:30 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 77-78 | 25:00 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 79-80 | 30:31 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 81-82 | 26:35 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 83-84 | 55:20 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
| Ch. 85-86 | 47:22 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
Reviews
JD
Brilliantly read and a marvelous window onto Victorian England. took me a few chapters to get the hang of it but well worth persevering.
The Way of All Flesh
Raymond Restaino
This book is very well written, very well read, and an exceedingly good portrayal and critique of the Victorian era. The author, through the narrator, exposes the hypocrisies of the people and the institutions of this joyless time. Read this book! You will not regret it. RR
I loved it!
Unknown
A really enjoyable story about a young man’s spiritual journey. Saying too much will be a spoiler. Very well read.
Excellent read
MÃ¥rten Larsson
Excellent read by Rhonda Federman! The novel itself is a bit too long for my taste.
Clearly read and well written
Lar
Very professionally read. The book is an entertaining and intellectual work.
A classic
joashton
A wonderful book and an excellent reader.
Robert Kaufman
well written, engaging text and good characters.