Escape from the Anthill
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In this 40th anniversary edition, discover the epoch-defining collection of essays from one of Ireland's great essayists, Hubert Butler.
Escape from the Anthill is known for its erudition, elegant prose, and the depth with which Hubert Butler engages with complex issues, offering sharp insights on resisting totalitarianism and defending personal freedom. Drawing on his experiences in Europe before and after World War II, Butler offers eloquent critiques of ideological conformity and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppressive systems.
Challenging conformity and celebrating the importance of independent thought, Escape from the Anthill remains as pertinent today as ever before.
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Hubert Butler (1900-1991) was an acclaimed Irish writer, essayist, and critic known for his insightful explorations of Irish identity, history, and culture. Born in Kilkenny, Butler was educated at the Royal Holloway College, London, and later returned to Ireland, where he became deeply engaged in the literary and political landscape of his time. His works often reflect a profound moral and philosophical inquiry, blending personal experience with broader social themes. A lifelong advocate for human rights and social justice, Butler's perspectives were shaped by his experiences during World War II and his interest in the plight of refugees and displaced persons. His unique voice and intellectual rigor have earned him a lasting place in Irish literature.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- CONTENTS
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- PART ONE: ANGLO-IRELAND AND AFTER, 1745-1984
- 1: HENRY AND FRANCES
- 2: NEW GENEVA IN WATERFORD
- 3: THE BISHOP
- 4: THE COUNTRY HOUSE AFTER THE UNION
- 5: AN IRISH ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT
- 6: THE EGGMAN AND THE FAIRIES
- 7: ANGLO-IRISH TWILIGHT
- 8: BESIDE THE NORE
- 9: DIVIDED LOYALTIES
- 10: THE INVADER WORE SLIPPERS
- 11: PORTRAIT OF A MINORITY
- 12: A HOUSE OF GOD
- 13: BOYCOTT VILLAGE
- PART TWO: STUDIES LITERARY AND SPECULATIVE
- 14: THE BELL: AN ANGLO-IRISH VIEW
- 15: ENVOY AND MR KAVANAGH
- 16: GRAHAM GREENE AND STEPHEN SPENDER: THE SENSE OF EVIL AND THE SENSE OF GUILT
- 17: TWO CRITICS: E. M. FORSTER AND EDMUND WILSON
- 18: THREE FRIENDS: EOIN O'MAHONY OWEN SHEEHY-SKEFFINGTON AND ELIZABETH BOWEN
- 19: A VISIT TO HESSE AND SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT PRINCES
- 20: WITHOUT THE BIBLE IN SPAIN
- 21: RETURN TO HELLAS
- 22: LAMENT FOR ARCHAEOLOGY
- PART THREE: EASTERN EXCURSIONS
- 23: MR PFEFFER OF SARAJEVO
- 24: THE LAST IZMIRENJE
- 25: THE SUB-PREFECT SHOULD HAVE HELD HIS TONGUE
- 26: THE ARTUKOVITCH FILE
- 27: PETER'S WINDOW
- APPENDIX: A STATEMENT TO THE COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF THE KILKENNY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY BY THE HONORARY SECRETARY, HUBERT BUTLER
- About the Author
- By the Same Author
- Copyright
