Hilaire Belloc

Broschiertes Buch

First and Last

Beschreibung

Hilaire Belloc, the celebrated Catholic writer, presents a collection of insightful essays and personal reflections in "First and Last." This volume offers a window into Belloc's observations on life, literature, and the human condition. Spanning a range of subjects, these essays showcase Belloc's distinctive voice and keen intellect. Drawn from his unique perspective, the pieces explore various themes with characteristic wit and wisdom. Readers will find thoughtful commentary interwoven with personal anecdotes, providing a rich tapestry of ideas. "First and Last" is a testament to Belloc's enduring legacy as a master essayist. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the timeless quality of his writing, allowing readers to delve into the mind of one of the 20th century's most compelling literary figures. 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 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. 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.

Autor

HILAIRE BELLOC was a writer and historian who was born in France on July 27, 1870, and died on July 16, 1953. Belloc also spoke in public, wrote poetry, sailed, satirized, wrote letters, served in the army, and worked for political change. His work was strongly affected by his Catholic faith. In 1902, Belloc became a naturalized British person, but he kept his French citizenship. He was President of the Oxford Union while he was at Oxford University. As a member of the British Parliament from 1906 to 1910, he was one of the few who was proudly Catholic. Belloc was known for getting into arguments, and he had a number of running feuds. He was also good friends with G. K. Chesterton and worked with him. "Chesterbelloc" was a nickname given to Belloc and Chesterton by their friend and regular debate opponent, George Bernard Shaw. Belloc wrote much more than just religious poems. He also wrote funny verse for kids. "Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion," and "Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death" were two of his best-known and most-sold stories for kids. He wrote a lot of trip books and biographies of famous people, like The Path to Rome (1902).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9781023128506
• ISBN-10: 1023128500
• Artikelnr.: 74116813