The Way of All Flesh

"The Way of All Flesh" is a novel written by Samuel Butler, published posthumously in 1903. It tells the story of Ernest Pontifex, a young man navigating the rigid social conventions and expectations of Victorian England. Born into a family with strict religious beliefs and oppressive parenting, Ernest struggles to find his own path in life. He rebels against the hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness he encounters, seeking intellectual and emotional freedom.