H. Belloc

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Produktbeschreibung

This antiquarian book comprises a collection of forty-one essays written by the famous Anglo-French writer and historian, Hilaire Belloc. Full of Belloc's hallmark Dickensian wit, this collection of interesting and insightful essays will appeal to fans and collectors of his work, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The essays of this compendium include: "e;On Weighing Anchor"e;, "e;The Reveillon"e;, "e;On Cheeses"e;, "e;The Captain of Industry"e;, "e;The Inventor"e;, "e;The Views of England"e;, "e;The Lunatic"e;, "e;The Inheritance of Humour"e;, "e;The Old Gentleman's Opinions"e;, "e;On Historical Evidence"e;, "e;The Absence of the Past"e;, etcetera. Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Belloc (1870 - 1953) was one of the most prolific writers in England in the early-twentieth century. His famous works include: "e;The Liberal Tradition"e; (1897), "e;The Young Napoleon"e; (1905), and "e;Contemporary France"e; (1906). We are republishing this vintage work now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473393387
• Artikelnr.: 40777020

Autorenporträt

Joseph Hilaire Pierre Ren Belloc was a French-English writer, politician, historian, and a multifaceted figure whose works were strongly influenced by his Catholic faith. Born on July 27, 1870, in La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France, he grew up to become an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, soldier, and political activist. Belloc s career spanned several fields, including literature, politics, and history, where his sharp wit and political insight gained him recognition. He was educated at The Oratory School, Balliol College, and the University of Oxford, which shaped his intellectual life. In 1896, he married Elodie Hogan, and they had three children, including Eleanor Belloc Jebb and Capt. Peter Gilbert Marie Sebastian Belloc. Throughout his life, Belloc was an ardent Catholic, and his faith deeply influenced his writing, with many of his works exploring religious and moral themes. He passed away on July 16, 1953, at the age of 82 in Guildford, United Kingdom. Belloc s parents, Louise Belloc and Bessie Rayner Parkes, were also influential figures, shaping his intellectual and moral foundation.