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Title: Utopia of Usurers and Other Essays
Credits: Produced by Mike Pullen and David Widger
Summary: "Utopia of Usurers and Other Essays" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century. This work critically examines capitalism, social issues, and the evolving nature of art and society, suggesting a deep concern for the human condition in the face of growing commercialism and moral decay. The opening of the book features a poem that sets a tone of rebellion against oppression and exploitation, symbolizing a collective defiance against the powers that maintain social inequality. Following this, Chesterton introduces his essays with a prophetic tone, warning about the dangers of unchecked capitalism and the potential degradation of culture and society. Through a blend of satire and serious commentary, he proposes that if capitalists continue to dominate, vital aspects of human life such as art and journalism will become mere tools for advertisement rather than avenues for genuine expression. The beginning lays the groundwork for a thought-provoking exploration of societal constructs and the need for a renaissance of human values in a rapidly commodifying world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 2134
Published: Apr 1, 2000
Downloads: 149
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Social conditions
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government
LoCC: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Utopia of Usurers and Other Essays
Credits: Produced by Mike Pullen and David Widger
Summary: "Utopia of Usurers and Other Essays" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century. This work critically examines capitalism, social issues, and the evolving nature of art and society, suggesting a deep concern for the human condition in the face of growing commercialism and moral decay. The opening of the book features a poem that sets a tone of rebellion against oppression and exploitation, symbolizing a collective defiance against the powers that maintain social inequality. Following this, Chesterton introduces his essays with a prophetic tone, warning about the dangers of unchecked capitalism and the potential degradation of culture and society. Through a blend of satire and serious commentary, he proposes that if capitalists continue to dominate, vital aspects of human life such as art and journalism will become mere tools for advertisement rather than avenues for genuine expression. The beginning lays the groundwork for a thought-provoking exploration of societal constructs and the need for a renaissance of human values in a rapidly commodifying world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 2134
Published: Apr 1, 2000
Downloads: 149
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Social conditions
Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government
LoCC: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.