The Modern Traveller by Hilaire Belloc
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"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.)
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| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917 |
| Title | The Modern Traveller |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, English |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61521 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 758 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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