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Greybeards at Play

G. K. Chesterton

Book Overview: 

G.K. Chesterton's first publication, "Greybeards at Play" is a collection of poetry and accompanying illustrations. The work is marked by the irreverent whimsy and ancient delight that would eventually be recognized as Chesterton's signature style. Short (only four poems long and a dedication), playful, and with a touch of awe, Chesterton's first piece (written at 26) is appropriately titled: it is the work of an amateur, mature in his spirit, young in his play.

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Book Excerpt: 
. . . us be babies now.

Learning we knew; but still to-day,

With spelling-book devotion,

Words of one syllable we seek

In moments of emotion.

[pg vii]

Riches we knew; and well dressed dolls—

Dolls living—who expressed

No filial thoughts, however much

You thumped them in the chest.

Old happiness is grey as we,

And we may still outstrip her;

If we be slippered pantaloons,

Oh let us hunt the slipper!

The old world glows with colours clear;

And if, as saith the saint,

The world is. . . Read More

Community Reviews

This is very short, only 4 poems, but enjoyable, even to one who normally doesn't like poetry. These poems are fun.

Really fun.

This short collection of nonsense verse was G.K. Chesterton's first published work, and it was privately published, as was The Wild Knight and Other Poems. Greybeards at Play is a quick read and has a number of droll moments -- but it was only the beginning of what was to be a great career.

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