On Anything by Hilaire Belloc

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Author Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Title On Anything
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents On building castles in Spain -- On clay -- On no book -- On irony -- On the simplicity of words -- On secluded places -- On people in books -- On the effect of time -- On a poet -- On a prophet -- On believing -- On the air of the Dordogne -- On the sites of the Revolution -- A secret letter -- The shadows -- The canvasser -- The abstracted man -- On the method of history -- On history in travel -- On the traveller -- On Milton -- Hans Christian Andersen -- The Christmas of 1808 -- On communications -- Astarte -- The hungry student -- The brigand of Radicofani -- The honest man and the devil -- Compiègne -- The candour of maturity -- The fog -- The Spaniard -- The fortress -- The hunter -- Our inheritance -- The new road -- On two towns -- The judgment of Robespierre.
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Summary "On Anything" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. The essays explore a wide range of topics, including human nature, culture, and the essence of life, often infused with Belloc's wit and wisdom. The work reflects on the mundane and the profound aspects of existence, inviting readers to ponder various life experiences and observations." "The opening of the collection starts with an essay titled "On Building Castles in Spain." The narrative unfolds in Perpignan, where the author encounters a man in a secluded garden who muses about life and his youthful aspirations of building metaphorical castles in Spain. Through whimsical reflections, the protagonist recounts his journey through Spain in search of these castles, only to discover the futility of such endeavors. This whimsical tale serves not only as a humorous anecdote but also as a metaphor for dreams and ambitions that may not align with reality, setting the tone for the introspective and contemplative themes that will be explored throughout the remainder of the essays." (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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