Vegetarianism in the Drawing-Room
The essay "Vegetarianism in the Drawing-Room" by G.K. Chesterton discusses the author's views on vegetarianism and its place in society. He argues that while he does not personally agree with the practice, he believes it should be respected as a valid choice for those who choose to follow it. The essay also touches on the idea of moral relativism and how different cultures have different views on what is considered acceptable behavior.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1905 · Genre: Satire, Social Commentary, Philosophical Fiction · 5,442 words
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THE Company that assembled to listen to the Prophet of the Moon, on the next occasion of his delivering any formal address, was much more select than the comparatively mixed and middle-class society of the Simple Souls. Miss Browning and her sister, Mrs. Mackintosh, were indeed present; for Lord Ivywood had practically engaged them both as private secretaries, and kept them pretty busy, too. There was also Mr. Leveson, because Lord Ivywood believed in his organizing power; and also Mr. Hibbs, because Mr. Leveson believed in his political judgment, whenever he could discover what it was. Mr. Leveson had straight, dark hair, and looked nervous. Mr. Hibbs had straight, fair hair, and also looked nervous. But the rest of the company were more of Ivywood's own world, or the world of high finance with which it mixes both here and on the continent. Lord Ivywood welcomed, with something approaching to warmth, a distinguished foreign diplomatist, who was, indeed, none other than that silent German representative who had sat beside him in that last conference on the Island of the Olives. Dr. Gluck was no longer in his quiet, black suit, but wore an ornate, diplomatic uniform with a sword and Prussian, Austrian or Turkish Orders; for he was going on from Ivywood to a function at Court. But his curl of red lips, his screw of black mustache, and his unanswering almond eyes had no more changed than the face of a wax figure in a barber's shop window.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Social Commentary, Philosophical Fiction, Comedy, Political Fiction
- Length: 5,442 words
- Structure: 1 section, 38 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work employs humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique societal norms and intellectual pretensions.
- Social Commentary — The narrative explores themes of class, culture, and the absurdities of societal conventions.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into philosophical discussions on religion, progress, and morality.
- Comedy — The story contains comedic elements through its portrayal of eccentric characters and situations.
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vegetarianism · philosophy · ethics · food · diet · society · culture · critique · humor · literature · debate · lifestyle