Greybeards at Play

Greybeards at Play

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Ensayos literarios
ISBN:
9781019564103
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This book is a collection of literature and art for ’old gentlemen,’ written by one of the most important literary figures of the early 20th century. It includes poetry, sketches, and essays on a variety of subjects, from religion to politics to literature. With Chesterton’s trademark wit and insight, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.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.

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