Hilaire Belloc

This and That and the Other

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Produktbeschreibung

Hilaire Belloc, master of wit and insightful observation, presents a delightful collection of essays in "This and That and the Other." This volume offers a charming glimpse into the early 20th century through Belloc's signature blend of humor and personal reflections. Readers will find themselves captivated by anecdotes and astute commentary on a variety of subjects, all delivered with Belloc's characteristic flair. More than just essays, this collection offers a window into the author's life and times, subtly revealing a personal memoir through thoughtful observations. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened by Belloc's unique perspective, making "This and That and the Other" a timeless exploration of life, society, and the enduring power of human experience. A perfect addition to any library, this carefully reprinted edition preserves the original charm and enduring appeal of Belloc's work. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9781023496315
• ISBN-10: 1023496313
• Artikelnr.: 74004211

Autorenporträt

Hilaire Belloc was a French-English writer and historian who lived from July 27, 1870, to July 16, 1953. Belloc was also a soldier, an orator, a poet, a sailor, a satirist, and a writer of letters, a sailor, and a poet. His Catholic beliefs had a big impact on what he wrote. Belloc became a British citizen by naturalization in 1902, but he kept his French citizenship. He was President of the Oxford Union while he was at Oxford. From 1906 to 1910, he was one of the few people in the British Parliament who said they were Catholic. Belloc was known for getting into fights, and he had a few that went on for a long time. He was also close with G. K. Chesterton and worked with him. George Bernard Shaw, who was friends with both Belloc and Chesterton and often argued with them, called them "Chesterbelloc" because they often argued with each other. Belloc wrote everything from religious poetry to funny verses for kids. His Cautionary Tales for Children were very popular. They told stories like "Jim, who ran away from his nurse and got eaten by a lion" and "Matilda, who lied and got burned to death."