Harper Lake

Harper Lake

Friday, July 12, 2013

The Way of All Flesh (Hollis)

Someone asked about Hollis. He is a sophomore in college studying journalism. Hopes to become a writer. Here's his book review:

The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler
Five generations of the Pontifex family - old John, carpenter and organ maker - George, publisher who achieves wealth - Theobald, rigid minister - Ernest (main character)  who leaves the ministry - prison - tailor shop - alcoholic wife - gift from aunt - writer of controversial literature - paid family to raise his children. Basically a study of father/son relationship and changing role of church in nineteenth century England.

Tales of Harper, short stories and poems about the fictional town of Harper, Mississippi is available on Amazon Kindle

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