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100 1 _aChesterton, G. K.
_q(Gilbert Keith),
_d1874-1936
245 1 0 _aWine, Water, and Song
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-29
505 0 _aThe Englishman -- Wine and water -- The song against grocers -- The rolling English road -- The song of Quoodle -- Pioneers, o pioneers -- The logical vegetarian -- "The Saracen's Head" -- The good rich man -- The song against songs -- Me heart -- The song of the oak -- The road to roundabout -- The song of the strange ascetic -- The song of right and wrong -- Who goes home?
508 _aProduced by Jana Srna, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Wine, Water, and Song" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This volume reflects Chesterton's characteristic wit and keen observations on society, particularly focusing on the themes of indulgence, simplicity, and the contrast between the organic enjoyment of life and modernity's constraints. The poems engage with various characters and ideals, showcasing a blend of humor and serious reflection typical of the author’s style. The collection features a series of delightful verses that explore life through metaphorical lenses, often using drinking as a central motif. In "The Englishman," Chesterton humorously portrays the culturally bound necessity of ale, while "Wine and Water" juxtaposes the joys of wine against the drudgery of sober life. Other poems, such as "The Song Against Grocers" and "The Logical Vegetarian," critique contemporary society and its restrictive standards. Overall, the work encapsulates a spirited celebration of human vices balanced by a longing for wholesome simplicity, all conveyed through Chesterton's rich and engaging language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35115
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