On Nothing & Kindred Subjects by Hilaire Belloc

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Author Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Title On Nothing & Kindred Subjects
Alternate Title On Nothing and Kindred Subjects
Contents On the pleasure of taking up one's pen -- On getting respected in inns and hotels -- On ignorance -- On advertisement -- On a house -- On the illness of my muse -- On a dog and a man also -- On tea -- On them -- On railways and things -- On conversations in trains -- On the return of the dead -- On the approach of an awful doom -- On a rich man who suffered -- On a child who died -- On a lost manuscript -- On a man who was protected by another man -- On national debts -- On lords -- On jingoes: in the shape of a warning -- On a winged horse and the exile who rode him -- On a man and his burden -- On a fisherman and the quest of peace -- On a hermit whom I knew -- On an unknown country -- On a faery castle -- On a southern harbour -- On a young man and an older man -- On the departure of a guest -- On death -- On coming to an end.
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Summary "On Nothing & Kindred Subjects" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various themes, engaging in philosophical musings and observations about the complexities and nuances of life, centered around the concept of "nothing." The essays cover topics ranging from the nature of creativity to the social dynamics of inns, showcasing Belloc’s wit and reflective style. The opening of this work establishes Belloc’s ambitious quest to write about "Nothing," a topic he argues is both profound and laden with significance. He reflects on a summer gathering in Normandy, where the idea to tackle such an elusive subject was born among friends. Belloc elaborates on the difficulties and misconceptions surrounding "Nothing," suggesting that it embodies a majestic essence at the core of existence and human experience. Through anecdotes and philosophical digressions, he sets the tone for a contemplative exploration that weaves humor and insight into the fabric of everyday observations and timeless truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Essays
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EBook-No. 7432
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Most Recently Updated Feb 2, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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