Tremendous Trifles
Tremendous Trifles is a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton that explore various aspects of everyday life and human experience. The book covers topics ranging from the mundane to the profound, including the joys of walking in London, the importance of fairy tales, and the meaning of patriotism. Throughout the essays, Chesterton uses his wit and humor to challenge readers' assumptions about the world around them and encourage them to see the beauty and wonder in even the smallest things.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1909 · Genre: Essay, Philosophy, Humor · 1,443 words
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Once upon a time there were two little boys who lived chiefly in the front garden, because their villa was a model one. The front garden was about the same size as the dinner table; it consisted of four strips of gravel, a square of turf with some mysterious pieces of cork standing up in the middle and one flower bed with a row of red daisies. One morning while they were at play in these romantic grounds, a passing individual, probably the milkman, leaned over the railing and engaged them in philosophical conversation. The boys, whom we will call Paul and Peter, were at least sharply interested in his remarks. For the milkman (who was, I need say, a fairy) did his duty in that state of life by offering them in the regulation manner anything that they chose to ask for.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Philosophy, Humor, Fantasy, Literary Criticism
- Length: 1,443 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Essay — The work is a collection of essays reflecting on everyday life and philosophical musings.
- Philosophy — The text explores philosophical themes, particularly the nature of perception and reality.
- Humor — The writing style includes wit and humor, often using irony and satire.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements, such as fairies and magical transformations.
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essays · philosophy · humor · observation · society · everyday life · critique · imagination · wonder · irony · paradox · insight