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Samuel Butler Collection

Samuel Butler, the English poet and satirist, is best known for his renowned work "Hudibras

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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
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Samuel Butler Collection: Title page from the satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler
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Samuel Butler Collection: Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and Ralpho in the Stocks (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Samuel Butler (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Samuel Butler, John Bunyan, John Milton, Jeremy Taylor, John Dryden (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Samuel Butler (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum, 1726 (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: The Astrologer (engraving)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and the Lawyer (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras Triumphant (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 4)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras Catechized (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 9)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibrass First Adventure (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Pl
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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece and Its Explanation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibr
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Samuel Butler Collection: Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibra
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and the Skimmington (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers H
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and the Lawyer (Plate 12: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (
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Samuel Butler Collection: Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Plate 11: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras)
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Samuel Butler Collection: The Committee (Plate 10: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras Catechized (Plate 9: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington (Plate 7: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudi
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras Triumphant (Plate 4: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)
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Samuel Butler Collection: The Adventure of the Bear and the Fiddle (Plate 3: Illustrations to Samuel Butler s
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Samuel Butler Collection: The Frontispiece and Its Explanation (Plate 1: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hud
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras in Tribulation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Saumel Butlers Hudibr
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Samuel Butler Collection: The Committee (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 10)
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Sa
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras First Adventure (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudi
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Samuel Butler Collection: Sr. Hudibras, His Passing Worth, The Manner How He Sally d Forth': Twelve Larg
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras Vanquished by Trulla (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler s
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Samuel Butler Collection: Frontispiece and Its Explanation: Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and the Skimmington (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibra
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras First Adventure (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, n
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Samuel Butler Collection: The Encounter with Talgol and Magnano (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butler
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and Ralpho Made Prisoners and Carried to the Stocks (Seventeen Small Illustrat
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras and the Lawyer (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no
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Samuel Butler Collection: Trulla Attacking Hudibras (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudubras and Ralpho Disputing (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibr
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Samuel Butler Collection: Hudibras in Tribulation (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no


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Samuel Butler, the English poet and satirist, is best known for his renowned work "Hudibras. " With a frontispiece that captures the essence of his wit and satire, Butler's masterpiece has left an indelible mark on literary history. The frontispiece to "Hudibras" depicts a scene filled with whimsical characters and absurd situations, perfectly encapsulating Butler's unique style. In this iconic image, we see a chaotic gathering at Temple-Barr where rumps are being burned in protest. This satirical act reflects Butler's sharp criticism of societal norms and political hypocrisy prevalent during his time. Through biting humor and clever wordplay, he exposes the follies of those in power. The title page from "Hudibras" further showcases Butler's genius. Published in 1663, this engraving sets the tone for what lies within its pages – a scathing critique of human nature and social conventions. It serves as an invitation to delve into the world created by Samuel Butler; a world where nothing is sacred or beyond ridicule. Butler himself was an enigmatic figure whose life remains shrouded in mystery. Despite limited information about him personally, his works speak volumes about his intellect and keen observation skills. His ability to use satire as a weapon against ignorance and pretentiousness solidifies him as one of England's greatest poets. Through "Hudibras, " Samuel Butler continues to captivate readers even centuries after its publication. His legacy lives on through every line penned with razor-sharp precision. As we explore his words today, we can't help but marvel at how relevant they remain – reminding us that laughter can be both entertaining and enlightening when wielded skillfully by someone like Samuel Butler.