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On Something

Author
Hilaire Belloc
Read by
Finian Silverwood
Language
English
Length
5 hours 22 minutes
ISBN
9781802567298
Published
6 July 2025
Imprint
Adelphi Press
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Description

In On Something, Hilaire Belloc delivers a collection of essays that blend wit, wisdom, and sharp social critique. Touching on themes such as human nature, politics, religion, and the absurdities of modern life, Belloc writes with characteristic eloquence and conviction. Each essay explores a different facet of existence, often revealing the deeper truths hidden in everyday matters. Though titled "On Something," the book covers a wide range of subjects, all unified by Belloc’s incisive mind and literary charm. He challenges prevailing trends of his time—secularism, materialism, and the erosion of tradition—while affirming the enduring value of faith, reason, and common sense. This work is a testament to Belloc’s enduring ability to provoke thought and inspire reflection in readers across generations.

Author

Hilaire Belloc was an Anglo-French writer and historian. He was one of the most prolific writers in England during the early twentieth century. He was known as a writer, orator, poet, sailor, satirist, man of letters, soldier and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong impact on his works. He was President of the Oxford Union and later MP for Salford from 1906 to 1910.

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