The Uses of Diversity: A book of essays by G. K. Chesterton

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Author Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
LoC No. 21006638
Title The Uses of Diversity: A book of essays
Note Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents On seriousness -- Lamp-posts -- The spirits -- Tennyson -- The domesticity of detectives -- George Meredith -- The Irishman -- Ireland and the domestic drama -- The Japanese -- Christian Science -- The lawlessness of lawyers -- Our Latin relations -- On pigs as pets -- The romance of Rostand -- Wishes -- The futurists -- The evolution of Emma -- The pseudo-scientific books -- The humour of King Herod -- The silver goblets -- The duty of the historian -- Questions of divorce -- Mormonism -- Pageants and dress -- On stage costume -- The yule log and the Democrat -- More thoughts on Christmas -- Dickens again -- Taffy -- "Ego et Shavius Meus" -- The plan for a new universe -- George Wyndham -- Four stupidities -- On historical novels -- On monsters.
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Summary "The Uses of Diversity: A Book of Essays" by G.K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores various themes related to the nature of diversity in society, culture, and human behavior. The essays delve into issues such as seriousness, the role of animals in our lives, as well as reflections on literature and social dynamics, demonstrating Chesterton's characteristic wit and thought-provoking analysis. At the start of the book, Chesterton expresses a critique of seriousness, arguing that an excessive focus on seriousness leads to a rigid worldview akin to idol worship. He draws comparisons between humans and animals, suggesting that a healthy love for animals does not require serious idolization, a point he illustrates using humorous examples. This opening sets the tone for a reflective examination of various aspects of life, suggesting that humor and a sense of absurdity can often provide deeper insights into our existence and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English essays -- 20th century
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