Samuel Butler Collection

Hudibras and Ralpho in the stocks
5311996 Hudibras and Ralpho in the stocks; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hudibras and Ralpho in the stocks, characters from Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras')

Hudibras visiting the lawyer
5616203 Hudibras visiting the lawyer; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Hudibras visiting the lawyer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras'
5308450 Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras'.; (add.info.: Engraving for Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras'. Hudibras (left) and Ralpho (right)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625579 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625585 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625587 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625582 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625581 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Title page from the satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler, published in 1663 (engraving)
3647951 Title page from the satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler, published in 1663 (engraving) by German School

Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist (engraving)
3638248 Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Hudibras and Ralpho in the Stocks (engraving)
1618966 Hudibras and Ralpho in the Stocks (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudibras and Ralpho in the Stocks)

Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving)
819014 Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudibras by Samuel Butler)

Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving)
819012 Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudibras by Samuel Butler)

Samuel Butler (engraving)
964842 Samuel Butler (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Butler. English poet and satirist (14 February 1613 - 25 September 1680)

Samuel Butler, John Bunyan, John Milton, Jeremy Taylor, John Dryden (engraving)
960791 Samuel Butler, John Bunyan, John Milton, Jeremy Taylor, John Dryden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Butler, John Bunyan, John Milton)

Samuel Butler (engraving)
816343 Samuel Butler (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Butler (1612-1680). English poet and satirist.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum, 1726 (engraving)
4071943 Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum, 1726 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 29.8x37.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving)
819009 Hudibras by Samuel Butler (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudibras by Samuel Butler)

The Astrologer (engraving)
966216 The Astrologer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Astrologer. Illustration for Longer Works by Henry Morley (Cassell, c 1885)

Hudibras and the Lawyer (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 12), 1725-68

Hudibras Triumphant (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 4), 1725-68

Hudibras Catechized (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 9), 1725-68

Hudibrass First Adventure (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 3), 1725-68

Frontispiece and Its Explanation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 1), 1725-68

Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 11), 1725-68

Hudibras and the Skimmington (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 7), February 1725-26

Hudibras and the Lawyer (Plate 12: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Plate 11: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

The Committee (Plate 10: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Hudibras Catechized (Plate 9: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington (Plate 7: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Hudibras Triumphant (Plate 4: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

The Adventure of the Bear and the Fiddle (Plate 3: Illustrations to Samuel Butler s
The Adventure of the Bear and the Fiddle (Plate 3: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

The Frontispiece and Its Explanation (Plate 1: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Hudibras in Tribulation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Saumel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 6), February 1725-26

The Committee (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 10), 1725-68

Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 8), February 1725-26

Hudibras First Adventure (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 3), February 1725-26

Sr. Hudibras, His Passing Worth, The Manner How He Sally d Forth": Twelve Larg
Sr. Hudibras, His Passing Worth, The Manner How He Sally d Forth" : Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 2, February 1725-26

Hudibras Vanquished by Trulla (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler s
Hudibras Vanquished by Trulla (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 5), February 1725-26

Frontispiece and Its Explanation: Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 1, February 1725-26

Hudibras and the Skimmington (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 9), 1721-26

Hudibras First Adventure (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 2), 1721-26

The Encounter with Talgol and Magnano (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 3), 1721-26

Hudibras and Ralpho Made Prisoners and Carried to the Stocks (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no. 6), 1721-26

Hudibras and the Lawyer (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, no.16), 1721-26

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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.