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Title: Varied Types
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Charlotte Brontë -- William Morris and his school -- The optimism of Byron -- Pope and the art of satire -- Francis -- Rostand -- Charles II -- Stevenson -- Thomas Carlyle -- Tolstoy and the cult of simplicity -- Savonarola -- The position of Sir Walter Scott -- Bret Harte -- Alfred the Great -- Maeterlinck -- Ruskin -- Queen Victoria -- The German emperor -- Tennyson -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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Summary: "Varied Types" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of critical and philosophical reflections on various literary figures and cultural concepts, exploring how their ideals and influences resonate with or impact society. Chesterton delves into a range of subjects, including notable authors such as Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, and Byron, providing insightful commentary on their contributions to literature and thought. The opening of "Varied Types" sets the stage by discussing the complexities of biography, particularly focusing on Charlotte Brontë. Chesterton argues that external details about a person's life often overshadow the profound truths expressed in their work. He highlights Brontë's ability to transcend societal norms through her characterizations and themes, revealing deep emotional truths beneath her narratives. The essay then explores how Brontë's stories illuminate universal human experiences and emotions, contrasting superficial understanding with the genuine essence of her art. This introduction establishes Chesterton's intent to engage readers with rich, multifaceted examinations of literary figures, challenging conventional perceptions of their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 14203
Published: Nov 29, 2004
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Biography
Subject: Essays
Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Varied Types
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Charlotte Brontë -- William Morris and his school -- The optimism of Byron -- Pope and the art of satire -- Francis -- Rostand -- Charles II -- Stevenson -- Thomas Carlyle -- Tolstoy and the cult of simplicity -- Savonarola -- The position of Sir Walter Scott -- Bret Harte -- Alfred the Great -- Maeterlinck -- Ruskin -- Queen Victoria -- The German emperor -- Tennyson -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Varied Types" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of critical and philosophical reflections on various literary figures and cultural concepts, exploring how their ideals and influences resonate with or impact society. Chesterton delves into a range of subjects, including notable authors such as Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, and Byron, providing insightful commentary on their contributions to literature and thought. The opening of "Varied Types" sets the stage by discussing the complexities of biography, particularly focusing on Charlotte Brontë. Chesterton argues that external details about a person's life often overshadow the profound truths expressed in their work. He highlights Brontë's ability to transcend societal norms through her characterizations and themes, revealing deep emotional truths beneath her narratives. The essay then explores how Brontë's stories illuminate universal human experiences and emotions, contrasting superficial understanding with the genuine essence of her art. This introduction establishes Chesterton's intent to engage readers with rich, multifaceted examinations of literary figures, challenging conventional perceptions of their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 14203
Published: Nov 29, 2004
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Biography
Subject: Essays
Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.