Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 59 Butler, Samuel 1835 1902 Cellarius Cambridge Pieces On English Composition and Other Matters -- Our Tour -- Translation from an Unpublished Work of Herodotus -- The shield of Achilles, with variations -- Prospectus of the Great Split -- Society -- Powers -- A skit on examinations -- An Eminent Person -- Napoleon at St. Helena -- The Two Deans -- The Battle of Alma Mater -- On the Italian Priesthood -- Samuel Butler and the Simeonites. Transcribed from the 1914 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price "Cambridge Pieces" by Samuel Butler is a collection of essays, parodies, and sketches penned during the mid-19th century, reflecting the author's experiences and observations while at Cambridge University. The work captures a satirical view of academic life, and institution norms, providing insights on topics such as English composition, examinations, and the inner workings of college society. The beginning of the collection introduces the reader to Butler's reflections on writing and composition, emphasizing clarity and directness over ornate language. He critiques the writing styles of past and contemporary authors, arguing for a return to simplicity reminiscent of older, more masculine styles. Following this, Butler shares his experiences on a holiday tour with a friend, detailing their adventures and the joys of travel. The various essays that follow further explore themes of culture, humor, and social commentary within the context of university life, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader societal observations. This opening section sets the tone for a work that is both reflective and humorously critical, perfect for readers interested in literary exploration and historical perspectives on education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English essays Short stories, English PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 136535 136440 2024-10-02T07:45:00.302191 2023-10-02T07:07:55.923870 text/html text/html 133671 2019-07-25T17:00:18 text/html 69821 2019-07-25T17:05:05 text/html application/zip 80020 2024-10-02T07:45:03.532156 application/epub+zip 79269 2024-10-02T07:45:00.919175 application/epub+zip 78525 2024-10-02T07:45:00.594175 application/epub+zip 137609 2024-10-02T07:45:05.653142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117821 2024-10-02T07:45:03.025161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117317 2022-09-02T09:11:06.184004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122384 122339 2024-10-02T07:44:59.990177 2023-10-02T07:07:55.654891 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 122578 2019-07-25T17:02:07 text/plain; charset=utf-8 49199 2019-07-25T17:05:05 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19890 2024-10-02T07:45:05.811127 application/rdf+xml 16174 2024-10-02T07:45:00.661171 image/jpeg 3396 2024-10-02T07:45:00.628169 image/jpeg 72760 2024-10-02T07:45:00.317187 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia