The Aftermath; Or, Gleanings from a Busy Life by Hilaire Belloc

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.html.images 322 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.epub3.images 341 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.epub.images 340 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.epub.noimages 204 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.kf8.images 428 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.kindle.images 394 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67042.txt.utf-8 257 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/67042/pg67042-h.zip 302 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
LoC No. 38019465
Title The Aftermath; Or, Gleanings from a Busy Life
Called upon the outer cover, for purposes of sale, Caliban's Guide to Letters
Alternate Title Caliban's Guide to Letters
Original Publication United States: E. P. Dutton & Company
,1903.
Credits Tim Lindell, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Aftermath; Or, Gleanings from a Busy Life" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of essays and literary reflections written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a compilation of thoughts and observations on various aspects of literature and life, particularly focusing on the author's experiences and insights surrounding the literary world. Belloc, known for his eloquence and wit, likely features prominently, reflecting on the influences and personalities he encountered throughout his busy life. At the start of the book, Belloc introduces the intent behind his writing, emphasizing its educational value for aspiring writers and critics. He reflects on the figure of Dr. Thomas Caliban, his friend and mentor, providing a detailed and affectionate sketch of Caliban's disciplined daily routine, literary contributions, and views on various societal issues. The opening portion sets a conversational and instructional tone, aiming to inspire readers to embrace the writing craft while offering a glimpse into the life of a dedicated man of letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Satire
Subject Authorship
Category Text
EBook-No. 67042
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 81 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!