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By: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953)
In “On Nothing & Kindred Subjects” by Hilaire Belloc, the author presents a series of essays that dive into a wide range of topics, from politics to religion to everyday observations. Belloc’s writing is sharp, witty, and thought-provoking, making this collection a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring complex ideas in a straightforward manner.
One of the highlights of the book is Belloc’s ability to seamlessly transition between serious discussions and more lighthearted reflections, keeping the reader engaged and entertained throughout. His insights into human nature and society are both insightful and humorous, offering a unique perspective on various aspects of life.
Overall, “On Nothing & Kindred Subjects” is a captivating read that offers a blend of intellectual stimulation and entertainment. Belloc’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making this collection a must-read for fans of essay collections and philosophical musings.
Book Description:
“I knew a man once, Maurice, who was at Oxford for three years, and after that went down with no degree. At College, while his friends were seeking for Truth in funny brown German Philosophies, Sham Religions, stinking bottles and identical equations, he was lying on his back in Eynsham meadows thinking of Nothing, and got the Truth by this parallel road of his much more quickly than did they by theirs; for the asses are still seeking, mildly disputing, and, in a cultivated manner, following the gleam, so that they have become in their Donnish middleage a nuisance and a pest; while he–that other–with the Truth very fast and firm at the end of a leather thong is dragging her sliding, whining and crouching on her four feet, dragging her reluctant through the world, even into the broad daylight where Truth most hates to be.”
– Hilaire Belloc
