On "and" by Hilaire Belloc (1906)
The story revolves around a young boy who lives with his parents and grandparents on an island. The family's life is disrupted by the arrival of a stranger who brings news that the island will be flooded to create a canal. The boy's father, a sailor, sets out to investigate the claim but never returns.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1906 · Genre: Essay, Humor, Linguistics · 2,642 words
First lines
Dark eyes adventure bring: the blue, serene, Do promise Paradise -- and yours are green.
This little jewel -- called "The Lover's Complaint" -- is ascribed by some to Herrick. They are wrong. It proceeds from a younger but already faltering pen.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Humor, Linguistics, Philosophy, Literary Criticism
- Length: 2,642 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Essay — The work is a reflective and analytical piece focusing on the usage and significance of the word 'and' in language.
- Humor — The writing style is light-hearted and playful, using wit and irony to explore the topic.
- Linguistics — The text delves into the linguistic aspects and functions of the word 'and' across different languages and contexts.
- Philosophy — The work philosophically examines the deeper implications and roles of conjunctions in human thought and communication.
Tags
Satirical · Poetry · Nonsense Verse · Children's Literature · Humor · Wordplay · Language Play · Linguistic Experimentation · Formal Innovation · Rhetorical Device · Irony · Sarcasm