On

"On" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of early 20th-century essays where personal thoughts meet literary analysis and social critiques, creating a contemplative and witty reading experience. The book looks at big ideas like love, learning, and what is real, using both people from the past and issues of today as examples. It starts with a story about Achmet Boulee Bey, an Egyptian leader, and shows his sad search for love that he can't seem to find, which introduces the theme of human longing. Later, Belloc switches to education, humorously suggesting that schools should teach about "fraud" to help people understand the world better.