The White Horses by G.K. Chesterton
The White Horses is a collection of short stories by G.K. Chesterton. The book includes tales about the supernatural and the fantastic, as well as more realistic stories set in contemporary England. Some of the themes explored in the book include faith, morality, and the nature of good and evil.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1928 · Genre: Essay, Travel Literature, Philosophical Literature · 1,623 words
First lines
It is within my experience, which is very brief and occasional in this matter, that it is not really at all easy to talk in a motor-car. This is fortunate; first, because, as a whole, it prevents me from motoring; and second because, at any given moment, it prevents me from talking. The difficulty is not wholly due to the physical conditions, though these are distinctly unconversational. FitzGerald's Omar, being a pessimist, was probably rich, and being a lazy fellow, was almost certainly a motorist. If any doubt could exist on the point, it is enough to say that, in speaking of the foolish profits, Omar has defined the difficulties of colloquial motoring with a precision which cannot be accidental. "Their words to wind are scattered; and their mouths are stopped with dust."
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The White Horses is listed on Textopian as a poem by G.K. Chesterton, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Travel Literature, Philosophical Literature, Historical Commentary, Cultural Critique
- Length: 1,623 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Essay — The work is structured as a reflective essay, exploring themes and ideas through personal observations and philosophical musings.
- Travel Literature — The narrative is centered around a journey through the English countryside, describing landscapes and historical sites.
- Philosophical Literature — The text delves into philosophical reflections on history, art, and human nature.
- Historical Commentary — The work discusses historical figures and events, particularly those related to Alfred the Great and ancient England.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · mystery · mythology · allegory · imagination · childhood · nature · horses · journey · friendship · courage