Hilaire Belloc, the man and his work by C. Creighton Mandell and Edward Shanks
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| Author | Mandell, C. Creighton |
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| Author | Shanks, Edward, 1892-1953 |
| Commentator | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Title | Hilaire Belloc, the man and his work |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Hilaire Belloc, the Man and His Work" by C. Creighton Mandell and Edward Shanks is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and accomplishments of Hilaire Belloc, an influential figure in literature, politics, and military thought, particularly during the tumultuous times of World War I. The book dives into various dimensions of Belloc's engagements, from his literary contributions to his political activism and military critique, providing insight into his complex character and multidimensional thoughts. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of Belloc's public persona and the challenges in assessing a contemporary figure of such significance. It acknowledges the difficulty of evaluating a living personality, especially one as multifaceted as Belloc, whose opinions spanned various fields, including literature, politics, and military affairs. The introduction invokes the author's encounters with Belloc, portraying him as vibrant and full of ideas, contributing to debates that shaped public and political discourse. This foundation lays the groundwork for a deeper analysis of Belloc's writings and their impact on his era, as the subsequent chapters will explore his literary style, his role as a political publicist, and his keen insight on military matters in relation to ongoing global conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27585 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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