The Coloured Lands: Fairy Stories, Comic Verse and Fantastic Pictures 9780486471150

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Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Coloured Lands: Fairy Stories, Comic Verse and Fantastic Pictures
Перевод названия: Цветные земли: волшебные сказки, комические стихи и фантастические иллюстрации
ISBN: 9780486471150
Издательство: Dover
Классификация:

Детские антологии

Фольклёрные истории для детей и юношества

Детские короткие рассказы

ISBN-10: 0486471152
Обложка/Формат: Paperback
Страницы: 240
Вес: 0.54 кг.
Дата издания: 26.03.2009
Серия: Literature, General
Язык: English
Иллюстрации: Illustrations
Размер: 168 x 235 x 13
Читательская аудитория: Children / Juvenile
Подзаголовок: Fairy stories, comic verses and fantastic pictures
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Поставляется из: США
Описание: Enter into one of the twentieth centurys liveliest and most articulate minds with this long-unavailable book of delights. This jolly medley of drawings, fables, and poetry--all laced with satirical wit--abounds in G. K. Chestertons unique combination of whimsy and profundity. Its satirical ballads and original fairy tales include early works and previously unpublished material, all illustrated by the authors distinctive color and black-and-white illustrations.
Chestertons fantasies reflect his overall philosophy of life, proclaiming the need for wonder in the face of the world of fact. His view of reality penetrates to the roots of these fruitful fantasies, which simultaneously hide and reveal truth: The Disadvantage of Having Two Heads, a cautionary tale about a young giant-killer; The Wild Goose Chase, a search for the elusive goals that make life worth living; and Half-Hours in Hades, an amusing handbook of demonology. Colorfully illustrated poems include Stilton and Milton, a witty meditation on the relative appeal and durability of cheese and literature. A perfect introduction for readers unacquainted with Chesterton as well as a treat for long-time aficionados, this new edition features an Afterword by Martin Gardner, a leading authority on the author