Excerpt from My Uncle Benjamin: A Humorous, Satirical, and Philosophical Novel
I really do not know why man so clings to life. What does he find that is so agreeable in this insipid succession of nights and days, of winter and spring? Always the same sky, the same sun; always the same green pastures and the same yellow fields; always the same speeches of the crown, the same knaves and the same dupes. If this is the best that God could do, he is a sorry workman, and the sceneshifter at the Grand Opera is cleverer than he.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating and unique insight into a turbulent period of human thought and society, through the life and adventures of an intriguing and unconventional character: Benjamin. Set against the backdrop of social and political upheaval, the author explores timeless themes of life and meaning through the lens of Benjamin's unique and often hilarious perspective. This book is a thought-provoking and entertaining journey through the human condition, exploring the follies and foibles of life, the complexities of human nature, and the search for purpose and meaning in a seemingly absurd world. The author's insights and observations remain as relevant and resonant today as they were when the book was first written. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331012894_0
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