G. K. Chesterton

Lord Kitchener (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Horatio Herbert Kitchener was Irish by birth but English by extraction, being born in County Kerry, the son of an English colonel. The fanciful might see in this first and accidental fact the presence of this simple and practical man amid the more mystical western problems and dreams which were very distant from his mind, an element which clings to all his career and gives it an unconscious poetry. He had many qualities of the epic hero, and especially this -- that he was the last man in the world to be the epic poet. There is something almost provocative to superstition in the way in which he stands at every turn as the symbol of the special trials and the modern transfiguration of England; from this moment when he was born among the peasants of Ireland to the moment when he died upon the sea, seeking at the other end of the world the other great peasant civilisation of Russia. Yet at each of these symbolic moments he is, if not as unconscious as a symbol, then as silent as a symbol; he is speechless and supremely significant, like an ensign or a flag. The superficial picturesqueness of his life, at least, lies very much in this -- that he was like a hero condemned by fate to act an allegory.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 22
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Februar 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781609773380
• Artikelnr.: 49188912

Autorenporträt

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an eminent English writer, philosopher, and literary critic known for his prolific and diverse output. Chesterton's work spans various genres, including journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, and detective fiction. Among his influential writings, 'Lord Kitchener,' published in 1917, contributes to his reputation as a biographer and commentator on contemporary figures. Chesterton's literary style combines wit, paradox, and a joyful sense of wonder, often challenging popular beliefs with keen observation and a distinctive narrative voice. A defender of Christian beliefs and traditional values, Chesterton's apologetic writings, such as 'Orthodoxy' (1908), remain central to Christian literature. His fictional series featuring the Roman Catholic detective Father Brown is celebrated for its insightful exploration into human nature and morality. With over 80 books, several hundred poems, 200 short stories, and 4000 essays, Chesterton's body of work has left a lasting mark on English literature. His contributions extend to social criticism as well, as seen in works like 'What's Wrong with the World' (1910), offering critiques of contemporary socio-economic systems. Chesterton's influence is widespread, touching the minds of readers and writers alike, including notable figures such as C.S. Lewis and Ernest Hemingway. His knighthood shortly before his death commemorates a legacy that transcends the literary field, commemorating a life devoted to the pursuit of truth and beauty through the written word.