The Life Of Hilaire Belloc

by Robert Speaight

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Hilaire Belloc was one of the most prominent and controversial writers of the early 20th century. In this engaging biography, author Robert Speaight explores Belloc's life and work, from his early years as a student at Oxford to his later years as a popular author and political commentator. Drawing on interviews with Belloc's friends and family members, as well as archival research, Speaight offers a deep insight into the mind of this fascinating figure. This book will appeal to anyone show more interested in the history of literature, politics, or religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. show less

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2446 The Life of Hilaire Belloc, by Robert Speaight (read 14 May 1992) I found this good reading, though I don't know how many people still pay attention to Belloc. He is an appealing character and this book lists his published works--well over 100. One could never read them all and some may not be worth reading. His attitude toward the Jews is unpalatable, and his history is devoid of scholarly apparatus. But I found this biography well worth reading.

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