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The Art of Pluck
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023814232
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Art of Pluck is a humorous treatise, styled after Aristotle, offering advice to university students on the fine art of passing examinations, or, as the title suggests, avoiding being 'plucked' or failed. Written by Edward Caswall, this 1843 work provides a satirical glimpse into the academic pressures and anxieties of the time. The book also includes fragments from examination papers, adding to its comedic effect and providing a snapshot of the curriculum and intellectual climate of the era.
A delightful read for anyone interested in the history of education, student life, or classical literary satire, The Art of Pluck remains a witty and insightful commentary on the challenges of academic life. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever blend of humor and astute observations about the pursuit of knowledge.
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