| Author |
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Title |
Twelve Types
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| 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.
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| Credits |
Produced by Robert Shimmin, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Twelve Types" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a critique and exploration of various literary figures, examining their impact and significance in literature and society, including well-known authors like Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, and Byron. The opening of the work begins with a detailed analysis of Charlotte Brontë, highlighting Chesterton's contention that biographical details of her life are often misaligned with the true essence of her literary genius. He argues that while many commentators focus on external circumstances surrounding an author's life, such as background and social standing, Brontë’s work transcends these limitations, expressing profound emotional truths through her characters. Chesterton further emphasizes that her novels, while seemingly improbable, reveal deeper insights into the human experience, showcasing the complex interplay between joy and terror. This sets the tone for the subsequent essays exploring the lives and works of other notable literary figures, asserting that their internal struggles and artistic expressions reveal more about their contributions to literature than mere factual biographical details. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Biography
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| Subject |
English literature -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Character sketches
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12491 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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