Chesterton, as seen by his contemporaries by Cyril Clemens
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"Chesterton, as Seen by His Contemporaries" by Cyril Clemens is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book compiles memories and reflections from various acquaintances and contemporaries of the influential writer G. K. Chesterton, showcasing his character, intellect, and artistic contributions. It aims to illustrate the impact Chesterton had on those who knew him personally, revealing his distinctive personality and the admiration he generated among his peers. The opening
of this work presents a rich tapestry of reminiscences from Chesterton's formative years, focusing particularly on his school days. His friends describe him as an unconventional boy, deeply engaged in literature and artistic pursuits while seemingly disinterested in the typical social activities of his peers. Although not academically distinguished, Chesterton emerged as a natural leader within a small group dedicated to debating and intellectual discussion, illustrating qualities that would define his later life as a notable writer and thinker. As the memories unfold, they capture the essence of Chesterton's early character, his distinct sense of humor, and the beginnings of his literary journey, setting the stage for an exploration of his life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clemens, Cyril, 1902-1999 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bentley, E. C. (Edmund Clerihew), 1875-1956 |
| Illustrator | Massaguer, Conrado Walter, 1889-1965 |
| LoC No. | 40008856 |
| Title | Chesterton, as seen by his contemporaries |
| Original Publication | Webster Groves, MO: International Mark Twain Society, 1939. |
| Series Title | Biographical series (International Mark Twain Society) ; no. 8. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 -- Contemporaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75165 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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