Belloc, Hilaire 1870-1953 creator Kilmer, Joyce 1886-1918 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Verses by Hilaire Belloc" is a poetic collection by the author Hilaire Belloc, published in 1916. This book features a variety of poems that reflect Belloc's personal experiences, observations of life, and his deep Catholic faith. It is crafted during the early 20th century, a time marked by significant social and political changes, including the backdrop of World War I. The likely topic of the book delves into themes of nature, childhood, societal issues, faith, and the everyday life in England, often colored with Belloc’s distinctive wit and humor. The collection encompasses a wide array of poems such as ballads, lyrical reflections, and whimsical odes that exhibit Belloc’s engagement with both the sacred and the mundane aspects of existence. Works like "The South Country" express a longing for the simple beauty of the lands Belloc cherished, while others like "Dives" critique social hierarchies and materialism with a satirical edge. Belloc’s poems often reveal an affectionate and humorous perspective on life and faith, encouraging readers to appreciate life's deeper meanings amidst the chaos of the world around them. Overall, "Verses by Hilaire Belloc" serves as a rich tapestry of reflections that capture the essence of human experience in lyrical form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-10-13 Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- 20th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60487 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60487 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134408.0 60487