Essays - Hilaire Belloc

By Hilaire Belloc

This early work by Hilaire Belloc was originally published in 1948 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Hilaire Belloc can only be described as prolific, he was famous in his own time as a writer, political activist, poet and also for the fierce feuds, some of which continued for many years. His writing covered a vast array of topics and themes. This collection of essays is just a small snap shot of this brilliant man.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ghose Press
• Release date: Apr 10, 2014
• ISBN: 9781473392465

Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc was born in France in 1870. As a child, he moved with his mother and siblings to England. As a French citizen, he did his military service in France before going to Oxford University, where he was president of the Union debating society. He took British citizenship in 1902 and was a member of parliament for several years. A prolific and versatile writer of over 150 books, he is best remembered for his comic and light verse. But he also wrote extensively about politics, history, nature and contemporary society. Famously adversarial, he is remembered for his long-running feud with H. G. Wells. He died in in Surrey, England, in 1953.