Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 132 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Samuel 1835 1902 Cellarius Cambridge Pieces On English Composition and Other Matters -- Our Tour -- Translation from an Unpublished Work of Herodotus -- The shield of Achilles, with variations -- Prospectus of the Great Split -- Society -- Powers -- A skit on examinations -- An Eminent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.) Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English essays Short stories, English PR Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Teaching & Education 136658 2025-07-02T06:45:42.582371 text/html 133671 2019-07-25T17:00:18 text/html 80091 2025-07-02T06:45:45.477348 application/epub+zip 79264 2025-07-02T06:45:43.130357 application/epub+zip 78525 2025-07-02T06:45:42.848383 application/epub+zip 137599 2025-07-02T06:45:47.367357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117821 2025-07-02T06:45:45.021379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117317 2022-09-02T09:11:06.184004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122384 2025-07-02T06:45:42.363370 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122578 2019-07-25T17:02:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18913 2025-07-02T06:45:47.487331 application/rdf+xml 16174 2025-07-02T06:45:42.912349 image/jpeg 3396 2025-07-02T06:45:42.880363 image/jpeg 49199 2019-07-25T17:05:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 69821 2019-07-25T17:05:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 72802 2025-07-02T06:45:42.596349 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia