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Title: The Modern Traveller
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Modern Traveller" by Hilaire Belloc is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The book follows the comical adventures of a trio of explorers—Commander Sin, Captain Blood, and the narrator—on their expedition to Africa. Through a series of humorous events, the poem touches on themes of exploration and imperialism while reflecting the attitudes and cultural insights of the period. The story is structured around the character of the modern traveler who recounts his escapades with his companions in a light and satirical tone. The trio faces various trials as they journey through Africa, encountering native peoples, wildlife, and their own misadventures. Commander Sin is a foolish and reckless character whose antics often lead to trouble, while Captain Blood embodies greed and ambition. Their dynamic provides an entertaining commentary on colonial interests and the absurdity of their pursuits. The poem blends humor with a critique of contemporary sensibilities surrounding exploration and imperialism, ultimately portraying the modern traveler as both proud and clueless in his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Illustrator: B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917
EBook No.: 61521
Published: Feb 27, 2020
Downloads: 509
Language: English
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Modern Traveller
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Tim Lindell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Modern Traveller" by Hilaire Belloc is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The book follows the comical adventures of a trio of explorers—Commander Sin, Captain Blood, and the narrator—on their expedition to Africa. Through a series of humorous events, the poem touches on themes of exploration and imperialism while reflecting the attitudes and cultural insights of the period. The story is structured around the character of the modern traveler who recounts his escapades with his companions in a light and satirical tone. The trio faces various trials as they journey through Africa, encountering native peoples, wildlife, and their own misadventures. Commander Sin is a foolish and reckless character whose antics often lead to trouble, while Captain Blood embodies greed and ambition. Their dynamic provides an entertaining commentary on colonial interests and the absurdity of their pursuits. The poem blends humor with a critique of contemporary sensibilities surrounding exploration and imperialism, ultimately portraying the modern traveler as both proud and clueless in his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Illustrator: B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917
EBook No.: 61521
Published: Feb 27, 2020
Downloads: 509
Language: English
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.