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_aButler, Samuel, _d1835-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aCanterbury Pieces |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2002-06-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aDarwin 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. | |
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1914 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEvolution (Biology) | ||
| 653 | _aDarwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3279 |
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