| Author |
Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
| Title |
On Something
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
A plea for the simpler drama -- On a notebook -- On unknown people -- On a Van Tromp -- His character -- On thruppenny bits -- On the hotel at Palma and a proposed guide-book -- The death of wandering Peter -- The tree of knowledge -- A Norfolk man -- The odd people -- Letter of advice and apology to a young burglar -- The monkey question: an appeal to common sense -- The empire builder -- Caedwalla -- A unit of England -- The relic -- The ironmonger -- A force in Gaul -- On bridges -- A blue book -- Perigeux of the Perigord -- The position -- Home -- The way to fairyland -- The portrait of a child -- On experience -- On immortality -- On sacramental things -- In patria.
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| Credits |
Produced by William Flis, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"On Something" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of essays and reflections written during the early 20th century. The book explores various topics, including the arts, societal observations, and philosophical musings. Belloc’s distinct voice and insight provide a commentary on the simplicity of everyday life, drawing attention to the experiences and struggles of ordinary people. The opening portion introduces Belloc's thoughts on the drama and its evolution, where he argues for a return to simpler and more relatable themes in British art. He proposes that dramatists should focus on the everyday lives of the middle class, suggesting that such narratives possess profound emotional power. As an example, he hints at a play titled "The Crisis," which features a vicar, his wife, and discussions about their domestic struggles. This examination sets a tone that combines humor and criticism, inviting readers to consider the depth within mundane experiences while lamenting the complexities that overshadow them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7354 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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