The Chorus by G.K. Chesterton (1908)
The Chorus by G.K. Chesterton is a collection of poems that explore themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. The book includes works such as "The Ballad of the White Horse," "Lepanto," and "The Everlasting Man."
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1908 · Genre: Essay, Philosophy, Cultural Criticism · 1,447 words
First lines
One of the most marked instances of the decline of true popular sympathy is the gradual disappearance in our time of the habit of singing in chorus. Even when it is done nowadays it is done tentatively and sometimes inaudibly; apparently upon some preposterous principle (which I have never clearly grasped) that singing is an art. In the new aristocracy of the drawing-room a lady is actually asked whether she sings. In the old democracy of the dinner table a man was simply told to sing, and he had to do it. I like the atmosphere of those old banquets. I like to think of my ancestors, middle-aged or venerable gentlemen, all sitting round a table and explaining that they would never forget old days or friends with a rumpty-iddity-iddity, or letting it be known that they would die for England's glory with their tooral ooral, etc.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Philosophy, Cultural Criticism, Social Commentary, Literary Criticism
- Length: 1,447 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Essay — The work is a reflective and analytical piece discussing cultural and artistic themes.
- Philosophy — It explores philosophical ideas about art, society, and human experience.
- Cultural Criticism — The text critiques modern societal trends and contrasts them with past traditions.
- Social Commentary — It provides commentary on social behaviors and changes over time.
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philosophy · poetry · religion · faith · morality · humanity · existentialism · spirituality · narrative · metaphor · dialogue · wisdom