Scriblerus redivivus (9 resultados)
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- Tapa dura
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino UnidoForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of "The Art of Pluck," a comprehensive treatise on the skillful and strategic pursuit of academic failure. Written in the witty and acerbic style of its time, the author guides students through the intricacies of sabotaging their own educatio…n for the coveted prize of being "plucked" in their examinations. Blending historical insights with a tongue-in-cheek approach, the book offers a satirical commentary on the absurdity of blind adherence to educational norms and the mischievous pleasure found in academic rebellion. The author deftly exposes the folly of rote learning, superficial understanding, and the misplaced priorities that often drive students to seek failure. Through amusing anecdotes and clever arguments, this book challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding academic achievement, inviting readers to question the true value of success and the potential rewards of embracing one's inner idler. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that education should not be solely about attaining external validation but also about cultivating intellectual curiosity and personal growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Librería: moluna, Greven, Alemaniamoluna
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Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.
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Librería: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, AlemaniaAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A New Art Teaching How To Be Plucked: Being A Treatise After The Fashion Of Aristotle Writ For The Use Of Students In The Universities (1835) by Scriblerus Redivivus is a satirical guidebook on how to fail one's university exams. Written in the style of Aristotle, the book provides humorous… advice on how to avoid studying, how to give incorrect answers, and how to generally be an unsuccessful student. The author, who uses the pseudonym Scriblerus Redivivus, was likely inspired by the real-life Scriblerus Club, a group of 18th-century British writers who wrote satirical works mocking the intellectual pretensions of their time. This book is a witty and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of satire or the history of education.To Which Is Added, A Synopsis Of Drinking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Editorial: Henry Slatter, Oxford, 1836
Librería: McNaughtan's Bookshop, ABA PBFA ILAB, Edinburgh, Reino UnidoMcNaughtan's Bookshop, ABA PBFA ILAB
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8vo, pp. 50, [20]. Disbound. Some very light soiling to outer leaves. A little glue residue to spine.
Más imágenesEditorial: Henry Slatter / J. Vincent 1836, Oxford, 1836
Librería: Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA, London, Reino UnidoFoster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA
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Half Calf. Condición: Very Good. Two volumes in one. Second edition; fifth edition. 48; viii, 40 pp. Attractive contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Gilt decoration to spine with maroon leather title label. Slight rubbing to boards. Slight spotting. Folding chart of 'A Synopsis of Drinking, Formed According to the Categor…ies of Aristotle.' Short tear to chart. Binding firm. A nice contemporary binding. Caswall, an Anglican clergyman, if mostly remembered as a hymn writer who converted to Roman Catholicism and was closely asscociated with Newman. He wrote these satires on the ways of the careless college student, anonymously, before leaving Oxford. Witty entrance question such as 'At what ratio of velocity will an empty bottle in concussion with a nose break the nose in question? Explain this mathematical process of reduction to vulgar fractions.' Three copies of this edition of the first work on Copac; BL, UCL, Ox. The only copy of this edition of the 2nd work on Copac is in Oxford. 12mo.
