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Verses

By Hilaire Belloc

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience a mix of humor and reflection as poems touch on faith, society, and the simple beauty of daily life in early 20th-century England, by exploring the author's mind.

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2019-10-13
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Summary

"Verses" by Hilaire Belloc is a compilation of poetry written by Hilaire Belloc, released in 1916, that presents a view into Belloc's world through verse. Written against the changing landscape of the early 20th century, poems explore nature, youth, society's problems, religious belief, and regular English life, often flavored with Belloc's unique humor. The collection includes a mix of ballads, gentle thoughtful pieces, and fun odes that show Belloc's focus on both holy and ordinary sides of life. Poems express a desire for landscapes that Belloc loved, while others use sharp humor to judge social classes and a focus on money."Verses by Hilaire Belloc" gives readers a variety of thoughts that highlight the emotions to human existence through poetry.

About the Author

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer, politician, and historian. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect on his works.

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