Wine, Water, and Song E-Book

G.K. Chesterton

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Beschreibung

In "Wine, Water, and Song," G. K. Chesterton explores the profound dichotomy of joy and sorrow through a series of lyrical essays and poems that reflect on the nature of existence. His distinctive style marries wit and poignancy, showcasing a vivid imagery that evokes the senses while philosophically contemplating the essence of human experience. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, Chesterton's work encapsulates the cultural and existential crises of his time, employing allegory and paradox to convey deeper truths about society, spirituality, and the innate joy found in simple pleasures. G. K. Chesterton, often referred to as the "Prince of Paradox," was a prolific writer whose diverse background in journalism, theology, and literature shaped his worldview. His experiences with the complexities of modernity ignited his passion for advocating a return to fundamental values, which is poignantly reflected in this collection. Influenced by his own struggles with faith and doubt, Chesterton's contemplative voice resonates throughout the text, giving insight into his personal journey and broader societal critiques. "Wine, Water, and Song" is a must-read for those seeking to delve into the eloquence and depth of Chesterton'Äôs thought. Whether you are new to his work or a longtime admirer, this collection invites readers to ponder their own lives through a lens of joy, irony, and the beauty of simplicity, reminding us that even amidst the chaos, there is serenity to be found.

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G. K. Chesterton

Wine, Water, and Song

Published by Good Press, 2021

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Table of Contents

The 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?

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The Englishman

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St. George he was for England,

And before he killed the dragon

He drank a pint of English ale

Out of an English flagon.

For though he fast right readily

In hair-shirt or in mail,

It isn't safe to give him cakes

Unless you give him ale.

St. George he was for England,

And right gallantly set free

The lady left for dragon's meat

And tied up to a tree;

But since he stood for England

And knew what England means,

Unless you give him bacon

You mustn't give him beans.

St. George he is for England,

And shall wear the shield he wore

When we go out in armour

With the battle-cross before.

But though he is jolly company

And very pleased to dine,

It isn't safe to give him nuts

Unless you give him wine.

Wine and Water

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Old Noah he had an ostrich farm and fowls on the largest scale,

He ate his egg with a ladle in an egg-cup big as a pail,

And the soup he took was Elephant Soup and the fish he took was Whale,

But they all were small to the cellar he took when he set out to sail,

And Noah he often said to his wife when he sat down to dine,

“I don't care where the water goes if it doesn't get into the wine.”

The cataract of the cliff of heaven fell blinding off the brink

As if it would wash the stars away as suds go down a sink,

The seven heavens came roaring down for the throats of hell to drink,

And Noah he cocked his eye and said, “It looks like rain, I think,

The water has drowned the Matterhorn as deep as a Mendip mine,

But I don't care where the water goes if it doesn't get into the wine.”

But Noah he sinned, and we have sinned; on tipsy feet we trod,

Till a great big black teetotaller was sent to us for a rod,

And you can't get wine at a P.S.A., or chapel, or Eisteddfod,

For the Curse of Water has come again because of the wrath of God,

And water is on the Bishop's board and the Higher Thinker's shrine,

But I don't care where the water goes if it doesn't get into the wine.

The Song Against Grocers

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God made the wicked Grocer

For a mystery and a sign,

That men might shun the awful shops

And go to inns to dine;

Where the bacon's on the rafter

And the wine is in the wood,

And God that made good laughter

Has seen that they are good.

The evil-hearted Grocer

Would call his mother “Ma'am,”

And bow at her and bob at her,

Her aged soul to damn,

And rub his horrid hands and ask