Biography for Beginners by E. C. Bentley and G. K. Chesterton
QR code
"Biography for Beginners" by E. C. Bentley and G. K. Chesterton is a whimsical and educational collection of biographical sketches, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as both an introduction to notable historical figures and a playful exploration of their lives through humorous verse. The content targets readers looking to engage with literature in a lighthearted yet insightful way. The book is structured around various biographical examples, each
presented through witty poems that succinctly capture the essence of the individuals discussed, ranging from historical luminaries like Sir Christopher Wren and Jane Austen to revolutionary figures like Karl Marx. Each sketch highlights their merits, shortcomings, and unique quirks, shedding light on their contributions and idiosyncrasies. The combination of humor and biographical content makes it accessible for beginners, while also showcasing the authors' clever wordplay and artistic flair, offering a memorable entry point into the world of biography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Editor | Bentley, E. C. (Edmund Clerihew), 1875-1956 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Title |
Biography for Beginners Being a Collection of Miscellaneous Examples for the Use of Upper Forms |
| Contents | Introductory remarks -- Sir Christopher Wren -- Miguel de Cervantes -- George Bernard Shaw -- Sir Humphrey [i.e. Humphry] Davy -- J. S. Mill -- François Liszt -- Lord Clive -- King Edward the Confessor -- The Rev. John Clifford, M.A., LL.B., D.D. -- Messrs Chapman & Hall -- Karl Marx -- Otto the Great -- Marconi -- David Hume -- Mr H. Belloc -- Job -- Pizarro -- The Duke of Fife, K.T., P.C., G.C.V.O. -- The Duke of Wellington -- John Bunyan -- George Hirst -- Erasmus and the Humanists -- Besant and Rice -- Tiziano Vecelli -- Professor James Dewar, F.R.S. -- Sir Walter Raleigh -- Jane Austen -- Odo of Bayeux -- David Ricardo -- Sir Thomas à Mallory -- Mr Alfred Beit -- Cimabue -- President Roosevelt -- Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford -- Sir Alexander Fuller Acland-Hood, M.P. -- Mahomet -- Edvard Grieg -- Jan Van Eyck -- Mr T. Werner Laurie -- Index of Psychology. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Caricatures and cartoons |
| Subject | Clerihews |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46691 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46691-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 810 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!