Yearning for Apples

Yearning for Apples is the fourth work written by Harold Butt. In this work, Harold begins by stating his unrelenting yearning for the perfect apple. He then goes on to discuss the definition of perfect and if that can even be applied to the likeness of an apple. Over the years many scholars have argued the significance of this work by Harold, stating that it is one of his most useless writings that has no purpose to furthering the intellectual life of a person. Prominent historian, Al Algator, wrote a response to the allegations made against Yearning for Apples while a professor at Brugarian University in the 1960s. In his book, he describes why the piece is so important and how it was so influential both in its time, and why it should still be an influential piece of writing today.

The following are excerpts from Yearning for Apples.