| Author |
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Title |
The New Jerusalem
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Joe Moretti
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| Summary |
"The New Jerusalem" by G. K. Chesterton is a reflective travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author’s impressions of his journey to Jerusalem, touching upon historical, cultural, and religious themes while exploring the complexities of Western civilization in contrast to its Eastern counterpart. At the start of the book, Chesterton sets the stage by describing his departure from England during the Christmas season. He reflects on the contrasting symbols of a dog and a donkey to signify the differences between Western and Eastern civilizations. As he travels through various landscapes, not only do they serve as a backdrop to his thoughts about the ancient and modern worlds, but they also illustrate his attempts to untangle the complicated issues plaguing modern society. His observations range from political commentary on labor and capitalism to deeper philosophical musings about the nature of democracy and the human condition. The opening establishes a sense of nostalgia and introspection, revealing Chesterton's intention to seek understanding and clarity through his travels to the Holy City. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Jews -- Restoration
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| Subject |
Palestine
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| Subject |
Jerusalem
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13468 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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