On Righteous Indignation
On Righteous Indignation is a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton that explore the concept of righteous indignation and its role in society. The book covers topics such as justice, morality, and religion, and argues for the importance of standing up for what is right even when it may be unpopular or difficult.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1901 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 220 words
First lines
When Adam went from Paradise He saw the Sword and ran; The dreadful shape, the new device, The pointed end of Paradise, And saw what Peril is and Price, And knew he was a man.
When Adam went from Paradise, He turned him back and cried For a little flower from Paradise; There came no flower from Paradise; The woods were dark in Paradise, And not a bird replied.
For only comfort or contempt, For jest or great reward, Over the walls of Paradise, The flameless gates of Paradise, The dumb shut doors of Paradise, God flung the flaming sword.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Allegory
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes and imagery are heavily influenced by religious motifs, particularly the biblical story of Adam and Paradise.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep existential themes such as the nature of man, morality, and the consequences of knowledge.
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
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philosophy · ethics · morality · indignation · social criticism · justice · righteousness · politics · religion · human nature · cultural commentary · individualism