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Tales Of The Long Bow

Tales Of The Long Bow

G. K. Chesterton

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Filosofía
ISBN:
9789373407852
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Tales of the long bow explores the fine line between absurdity and truth by presenting exaggerated acts as vehicles for social critique. The collection uses humor and improbable scenarios to reveal deeper tensions beneath the surface of ordinary life, challenging what society accepts as reasonable or respectable. The stories reflect on how eccentricity can become a form of protest, undermining the rigid expectations imposed by social norms. Through characters who act out whims with unwavering seriousness, the work questions the boundaries between logic and madness, satire and sincerity. The narrative style is playful yet pointed, revealing how rebellion can take the form of quiet defiance rather than overt revolution. The tales examine how society reacts to deviation, and how acts that seem ridiculous often expose hypocrisy or cowardice. The stories emphasize the courage required to appear foolish and the intelligence behind acts of apparent nonsense. Ultimately, the book champions individuality as a vital force in a world obsessed with conformity.

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