Hilaire Belloc

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On Something (eBook, PDF)

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In On Something, Hilaire Belloc delivers a collection of essays that blend wit, wisdom, and sharp social critique. Touching on themes such as human nature, politics, religion, and the absurdities of modern life, Belloc writes with characteristic eloquence and conviction. Each essay explores a different facet of existence, often revealing the deeper truths hidden in everyday matters. Though titled "On Something," the book covers a wide range of subjects, all unified by Belloc's incisive mind and literary charm. He challenges prevailing trends of his time-secularism, materialism, and the erosion of tradition-while affirming the enduring value of faith, reason, and common sense. This work is a testament to Belloc's enduring ability to provoke thought and inspire reflection in readers across generations.

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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."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Max Bollinger
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781911535645
• Artikelnr.: 56829650