The Thing by G.K. Chesterton (1929)
The Thing is a collection of short stories by G.K. Chesterton that explore the nature of humanity and morality through fantastical tales. The book includes stories such as "The Man Who Was Thursday," "The Invisible Man," and "The Hammer of God."
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1929 · Genre: Essay, Philosophy, Social Commentary · 1,314 words
First lines
The wind awoke last night with so noble a violence that it was like the war in heaven; and I thought for a moment that the Thing had broken free. For wind never seems like empty air. Wind always sounds full and physical, like the big body of something; and I fancied that the Thing itself was walking gigantic along the great roads between the forests of beech.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1929 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Theology, Political Commentary
- Length: 1,314 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Essay — The work is a collection of essays discussing philosophical and social themes.
- Philosophy — The text explores philosophical ideas about society, self-government, and the nature of civilization.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques modern society and its departure from traditional values and self-governance.
- Theology — The text includes discussions on the vitality and influence of Christendom and religious themes.
Tags
philosophy · theology · mystery · existentialism · faith · reason · human nature · belief · doubt · paradox · society · morality