Magic E-Book

G.K. Chesterton

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Fantasy und Science-Fiction
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

In 'Magic,' G. K. Chesterton explores the intersection of the mundane and the mystical, weaving together essays that illuminate the enchantment hidden within everyday life. Through a blend of whimsical prose and profound philosophical inquiry, Chesterton delves into the nature of magic as it manifests in various cultural contexts, examining its capacity to reveal the wonder in the ordinary. The literary style is distinctly Chestertonian—richly rhetorical, filled with paradoxes, and imbued with a playful tone that invites the reader to reconsider familiar assumptions, making it a compelling read amidst the early 20th-century backdrop of skepticism and scientific rationalism. G. K. Chesterton, a prominent English writer, and thinker, was known for his keen observations on faith, society, and the human experience. His own background in journalism and literary criticism, along with a lifelong fascination with the supernatural and the absurd, informed his approach to 'Magic.' His conversion to Christianity and deep appreciation for tradition lend a unique perspective on the concept of magic, intertwining it with themes of spirituality and wonder. This book is highly recommended for readers intrigued by the intersection of philosophy and literature. Chesterton's rich language and insightful observations will resonate with those seeking to rediscover the magic in their own lives, urging them to look beyond the veil of the ordinary and embrace the fantastical elements often overlooked in modern society.

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G. K. Chesterton

Magic

A Fantastic Comedy

 

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A FANTASTIC COMEDY

MAGIC

A FANTASTIC COMEDY

G.K. CHESTERTON

THE PRELUDE

ACT II

ACT III

A Selection from the Catalogue of

G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS

New Comedies

By LADY GREGORY

Irish Plays

By LADY GREGORY

Irish Folk-History Plays

By LADY GREGORY

Dramas of Importance

Plays

By John Galsworthy

The Nun of Kent

By Grace Denio Litchfield

Yzdra

By Louis V. Ledoux

New YorkG.P. Putnam's SonsLondon

A FANTASTIC COMEDY

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G.K. ChestertonFrom a photograph

MAGIC

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A FANTASTIC COMEDY

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BY

G.K. CHESTERTON

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G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS NEW YORK AND LONDON The Knickerbocker Press 1913

The Knickerbocker Press, New York

THE CHARACTERSThe DukeDoctor GrimthorpeThe Rev. Cyril SmithMorris CarleonHastings, the Duke's SecretaryThe StrangerPatricia CarleonThe action takes place in the Duke's Drawing-room.

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This play was presented under the management of Kenelm Foss at The Little Theatre, London, on November 7, 1913, with the following cast:

The StrangerFranklin DyallPatricia CarleonMiss Grace CroftThe Rev. Cyril SmithO.P. HeggieDr. GrimthorpeWilliam FarrenThe DukeFred LewisHastingsFrank RandellMorris CarleonLyonel Watts

THE PRELUDE

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Scene: A plantation of thin young trees, in a misty and rainy twilight; some woodland blossom showing the patches on the earth between the stems.

The Strangeris discovered, a cloaked figure with a pointed hood. His costume might belong to modern or any other time, and the conical hood is so drawn over the head that little can be seen of the face.

A distant voice, a woman's, is heard, half-singing, half-chanting, unintelligible words. The cloaked figure raises its head and listens with interest. The song draws nearer andPatricia Carleonenters. She is dark and slight, and has a dreamy expression. Though she is artistically dressed, her hair is a little wild. She has a broken branch of some flowering tree in her hand. She does not notice the stranger, and though he has watched her with interest, makes no sign. Suddenly she perceives him and starts back.

Patricia. Oh! Who are you?

Stranger. Ah! Who am I? [Commences to mutter to himself, and maps out the ground with his staff.]

I have a hat, but not to wear;I wear a sword, but not to slay,And ever in my bag I bearA pack of cards, but not to play.

Patricia. What are you? What are you saying?

Stranger. It is the language of the fairies, O daughter of Eve.