Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 110 Butler, Samuel 1835 1902 Cellarius Canterbury Pieces Darwin on the Origin of Species -- A Dialogue -- Barrel-Organs -- Letter: 21 Feb 1863 -- Letter: 14 Mar 1863 -- Letter: 18 Mar 1863 -- Letter: 11 Apr 1863 -- Letter: 22 June 1863 -- Darwin Among the Machines -- A note on "The Tempest" -- The English Cricketers. Transcribed from the 1914 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price "Canterbury Pieces" by Samuel Butler is a collection of essays and dialogues written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the period surrounding the 1860s. This book includes a variety of pieces reflecting on themes related to evolution, particularly Darwin's theories, as well as critiques of societal norms and literature. The collection showcases Butler's engagement with the intellectual currents of his time, especially his evolving thoughts on Darwinian evolution and its implications. The book features several prominent works, including a witty dialogue on Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," in which Butler explores the foundational concepts of natural selection and species evolution through a conversational exchange. Additionally, other essays—such as “Darwin Among the Machines”—examine the relationship between humanity and machinery, pondering future implications of technological advancement. The collection also touches on literary critiques, with Butler reflecting on Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and various social observations, such as the celebration of English cricketers visiting New Zealand. Overall, "Canterbury Pieces" serves as a rich tapestry of Butler's thoughts as he navigates themes of science, philosophy, and culture, making it a significant contribution to 19th-century discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Evolution (Biology) Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species QH Text New Zealand Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Science - Biology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 120350 2025-07-02T06:45:47.788348 text/html 116960 2019-07-26T15:53:35 text/html 68271 2025-07-02T06:45:50.419314 application/epub+zip 67749 2025-07-02T06:45:48.312345 application/epub+zip 67008 2025-07-02T06:45:48.037347 application/epub+zip 119596 2025-07-02T06:45:52.147366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103662 2025-07-02T06:45:50.120325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103160 2022-09-02T09:11:14.130060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106597 2025-07-02T06:45:47.556345 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106786 2019-07-26T15:53:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19213 2025-07-02T06:45:52.270326 application/rdf+xml 15374 2025-07-02T06:45:48.103344 image/jpeg 3322 2025-07-02T06:45:48.069332 image/jpeg 40304 2019-07-26T15:58:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 58900 2019-07-26T15:58:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 61244 2025-07-02T06:45:47.800345 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