"Hilaire Belloc, one of the greatest masters of the essay form in English, and one whose writing has the capacity to teach a prosaic age what words can achieve. Known for his vigorous, stately, yet subtle prose, Belloc wrote histories, biographies, religious and cultural apologetics, poetry, economic studies, and other words across a long and prolific career. Yet it is in his essays that he achieves his greatest work. There, Belloc's art reaches that perfection in which the indivisible unite of thought, style, and the man, is forged." -- from the Foreword by David M. Whalen
With a brand new foreword written by David M. Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English, Hillsdale College, The Cenacle Press is pleased to present this republication of 3 volumes of essays from the renowned author, Hilaire Belloc.
Essays of a Catholic, Hills and the Sea, and The First and Last, develop different themes so dear to Belloc's heart. Essays of a Catholic explores the nature & political life of modern man from a Catholic perspective. Hills and the Sea consists of musings and inquiries into the nature and means of travel and exploration. Finally, The First and Last contains deep essays on the nature of reality, of history, and ends of man. All essays contain his depth of insight and witty humor that carry you through page by page.
Cenacle Press' volumes are printed as a cloth back with sewn binding, and silk screen and gold foil stamping finish on the cover. It is a volume that all true book lovers will want to have in their library! Each volume is available for purchase as either a single volume or a complete set.
