The Art of Pluck

"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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.