Biography for Beginners by E. C. Bentley and G. K. Chesterton
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About this eBook
| Editor | Bentley, E. C. (Edmund Clerihew), 1875-1956 |
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| Illustrator | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Title |
Biography for Beginners Being a Collection of Miscellaneous Examples for the Use of Upper Forms |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introductory remarks -- Sir Christopher Wren -- Miguel de Cervantes -- George Bernard Shaw -- Sir Humphrey [i.e. Humphry] Davy -- J. S. Mill -- François Liszt -- Lord Clive -- King Edward the Confessor -- The Rev. John Clifford, M.A., LL.B., D.D. -- Messrs Chapman & Hall -- Karl Marx -- Otto the Great -- Marconi -- David Hume -- Mr H. Belloc -- Job -- Pizarro -- The Duke of Fife, K.T., P.C., G.C.V.O. -- The Duke of Wellington -- John Bunyan -- George Hirst -- Erasmus and the Humanists -- Besant and Rice -- Tiziano Vecelli -- Professor James Dewar, F.R.S. -- Sir Walter Raleigh -- Jane Austen -- Odo of Bayeux -- David Ricardo -- Sir Thomas à Mallory -- Mr Alfred Beit -- Cimabue -- President Roosevelt -- Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford -- Sir Alexander Fuller Acland-Hood, M.P. -- Mahomet -- Edvard Grieg -- Jan Van Eyck -- Mr T. Werner Laurie -- Index of Psychology. |
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| Summary | "Biography for Beginners" by E. C. Bentley and G. K. Chesterton is a whimsical and educational collection of biographical sketches, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as both an introduction to notable historical figures and a playful exploration of their lives through humorous verse. The content targets readers looking to engage with literature in a lighthearted yet insightful way. The book is structured around various biographical examples, each presented through witty poems that succinctly capture the essence of the individuals discussed, ranging from historical luminaries like Sir Christopher Wren and Jane Austen to revolutionary figures like Karl Marx. Each sketch highlights their merits, shortcomings, and unique quirks, shedding light on their contributions and idiosyncrasies. The combination of humor and biographical content makes it accessible for beginners, while also showcasing the authors' clever wordplay and artistic flair, offering a memorable entry point into the world of biography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Caricatures and cartoons |
| Subject | Clerihews |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46691 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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