The Trees of Pride, by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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"The Trees of Pride" from Gilbert Keith Chesterton. English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist (1874-1936).
The Trees of Pride, by Gilbert Keith Chesterton - Published on: 2015-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .14" w x 6.00" l, .20 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 58 pages
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful. "It is never the believer who is afraid." By E. A Solinas The world of G.K. Chesterton is a strange one -- there are sensible explanations for everything, but they aren't always ones that mere humans can understand. And his novella "The Trees of Pride" is all about the people who intentionally blind themselves to the possibitilies of the world around them.Squire Vane is one of those men who doesn't believe in much of anything, and he definitely doesn't believe any of the stories about his "peacock trees" (which the locals claim spread disease and eat people). But when an American poet, a Cornish poet and a lawyer visit the squire and his daughter Barbara, the peacock trees become the favorite topic.When a comment infuriates Squire Vane, he storms off to go down to the trees during the night... and vanishes without a trace. Is he dead? Is he somehow alive? The three guests and the local doctor begin investigating the garden, and uncover the possibility that the squire was murdered -- but of course, things aren't that simple.Like most of G.K. Chesterton's stories, "The Trees of Pride" is based on devoutly Christian philosophy ("Squire, if there were a legend of hay fever, you would not believe in hay fever"). He explores the folds of human nature, in particular our willingness to believe in the supernatural, and how essential it is to the human soul.But despite its Christian bones, this novella is wrapped in a glorious pagan wildness from the ancient shores of Cornwall ("the dance of the green summer leaves was repeated beyond in the dance of the green summer sea"). His writing is vivid and lush ("Little clouds curled like feathers"), and that writing sways you into seeing the supernatural everywhere even if it isn't there.The characters are pretty solid -- they're somber and serious compared to most of Chesterton's other characters, but Barbara, Ashe, Trevayne and Paynter are fairly likable characters in their own way. The doctor is an enigma, and Vane is one of those pompous old guys who think they know everything.The one downside: the ending. It's not a bad ending, but it's so... abrupt. I would have liked to hear what the various characters thought afterwards.Chesterton combines lushly haunting writing and the philosophy of belief in "The Trees of Pride," a beautiful little book that deserves appreciation.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One Of Two Mysteries Solved By propertius Anglo-Saxon myths, a curious butler, a magical well, perambulating voracious trees, a too helpful doctor, a very country squire and a murder. This bit of fluff is a marvelous example of how Chesterton can use the literary tools available to him in order to press his case concerning realism and faith. There is no question that for the contemporary reader the last section of the book may prove too cloying in the resolution of the mystery but if you are a fan of English mysteries this will not present too much of a problem. It will grow on you and does present many of the literary conceits so popular in Chesterton.s time. Naturally I do not want to spoil the ending but there is much in this story that is reminiscent of some of Henry James' works. I leave it to the individual to make his own connections.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Humble people need to read this! By KenW Very interesting book, with a message inside the story! Can't say more, or I could spoil it for the reader. The one disadvantage I had was with the English language from Chesterton's time. Remarkable how the vocabulary of today is so inferior to the English of yesteryear.
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