Verses by Hilaire Belloc
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"Verses by Hilaire Belloc" is a poetic collection by the author Hilaire Belloc, published in 1916. This book features a variety of poems that reflect Belloc's personal experiences, observations of life, and his deep Catholic faith. It is crafted during the early 20th century, a time marked by significant social and political changes, including the backdrop of World War I. The likely topic of the book delves into themes of nature, childhood,
societal issues, faith, and the everyday life in England, often colored with Belloc’s distinctive wit and humor. The collection encompasses a wide array of poems such as ballads, lyrical reflections, and whimsical odes that exhibit Belloc’s engagement with both the sacred and the mundane aspects of existence. Works like "The South Country" express a longing for the simple beauty of the lands Belloc cherished, while others like "Dives" critique social hierarchies and materialism with a satirical edge. Belloc’s poems often reveal an affectionate and humorous perspective on life and faith, encouraging readers to appreciate life's deeper meanings amidst the chaos of the world around them. Overall, "Verses by Hilaire Belloc" serves as a rich tapestry of reflections that capture the essence of human experience in lyrical form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Kilmer, Joyce, 1886-1918 |
| Title | Verses |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60487 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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