Fancies Versus Fads by G. K. Chesterton
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About this eBook
| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 23013134 |
| Title | Fancies Versus Fads |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- The romance of rhyme -- Hamlet and the psycho-analyst -- The meaning of mock turkey -- Shakespeare and the legal lady -- On being an old bean -- The fear of the film -- Wings and the housemaid -- The slavery of free verse -- Prohibition and the press -- The mercy of Mr. Arnold Bennett -- A defence of dramatic unities -- The boredom of butterflies -- The terror of a toy -- False theory and the theatre -- The secret society of mankind -- The sentimentalism of divorce -- Street cries and stretching the law -- The revolt of the spoilt child -- The innocence of the criminal -- The prudery of the feminists -- How mad laws are made -- The pagoda of progress -- The myth of the "Mayflower" -- Much too modern history -- The evolution of slaves -- Is Darwin dead? -- Turning inside out -- Strikes and the spirit of wonder -- A note on old nonsense -- Milton and merry England. |
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| Summary | "Fancies Versus Fads" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work delves into a variety of subjects including poetry, psychoanalysis, and cultural critiques, highlighting Chesterton's reflections on modernity, tradition, and the eccentricities that manifest within societal norms. With a whimsical and satirical tone, the author examines contemporary topics ranging from nursery rhymes to legal debates, suggesting a nostalgic yearning for lost simplicity amidst the complexities of modern life. At the start of the book, Chesterton introduces his collection with a ruminative exploration of the nature and pleasure of rhyme. He posits that rhyme serves both as a formal structure and as a core aspect of human experience that connects individuals to their childhood joy and creativity. He argues that the simplistic beauty of nursery rhymes can ground profound artistic expression, contrasting modern artistic goals that often disregard these foundational joys. Through his commentary, Chesterton sets the stage for a discourse that juxtaposes fanciful innocence with the sometimes absurd fads and theories emerging in contemporary society, paving the way for the diverse essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60164 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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