| Author |
Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
| LoC No. |
12023752
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| Title |
This and That and the Other
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
An open letter to a young diplomatist -- On pedants -- On atheism -- On fame -- On rest -- On discovery -- On inns -- On rows -- The pleasant place -- On omens -- The book -- The servants of the rich -- The joke -- The spy -- The young people -- Ethandune -- The death of Robert the Strong -- The crooked streets -- The place apart -- The Ebro Plain -- The little river -- Some letters of Shakespeare's time -- On acquaintance with the great -- On lying -- The dupe -- The love of England -- The storm -- The valley -- A conversation in Andorra -- Paris and the East -- The human charlatan -- The barbarians -- On knowing the past -- The higher criticism -- The fanatic -- A leading article -- The obituary notice -- The "Merry Rome" column -- Open letter to a young parasite -- On dropping anchor.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"This and That and the Other" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work blends humorous observations with serious commentary on an array of topics, reflecting Belloc's witty style and philosophical musings on subjects ranging from diplomacy to atheism. Throughout the text, Belloc aims to provoke thought and contemplation on the nature of society and the human experience. The opening of the collection features a preface where the author humorously addresses the varied and eclectic nature of the essays contained within. Belloc seems to express a sense of uncertainty about tying these diverse pieces together thematically, as he touches upon everything from diplomacy to personal anecdotes. Specifically, he begins with an "Open Letter to a Young Diplomacist," offering satirical advice on how to navigate the intricacies and responsibilities of a diplomatic career while infusing his reflections on the broader implications of such power. The blend of humor and deep introspection establishes the tone for the essays that follow, engaging readers with both entertainment and a call to explore significant societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English essays -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61590 |
| Release Date |
Mar 9, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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