
audiobook
by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
GREYBEARDS AT PLAY - LITERATURE AND ART FOR OLD GENTLEMEN - RHYMES AND SKETCHES BY GILBERT CHESTERTON
London: R. Brimley Johnson 8, York Buildings, Adelphi
MCM
A DEDICATION - TO E.C.B.
THE ONENESS OF THE PHILOSOPHER WITH NATURE.
OF THE DANGERS ATTENDING ALTRUISM ON THE HIGH SEAS.
ON THE DISASTROUS SPREAD OF ÆSTHETICISM IN ALL CLASSES.
ENVOY.
A delightfully eccentric anthology, this work gathers a series of witty verses and charming sketches that celebrate the simple wonders of childhood through the eyes of seasoned gentlemen. From whispered conversations with the sun and moon to playful friendships with tigers, whales, and even a barnacle, each poem spins a gentle parody of nature’s grand theater. The language flits between childlike wonder and seasoned reflection, inviting listeners to linger over whimsical images of forests sipping tea and waterfalls that never shy from conversation.
Interwoven with these pastoral reveries are humorous nautical adventures, where a band of flamboyant pirates confront the absurdities of generosity at sea. Their bawdy camaraderie and tongue‑in‑cheek cautionary tales about altruism are rendered in bright, rhythmic couplets that keep the mood light while hinting at deeper moral questions. Altogether, the collection feels like a leisurely stroll through an illustrated garden, perfect for anyone who enjoys gentle satire, vivid imagination, and a nostalgic nod to the pleasures of being young at heart.
Language
en
Duration
~10 minutes (10K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 16, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1936
Best known for the Father Brown stories, he wrote with sparkling wit and a gift for turning big ideas into lively, memorable prose. His essays, novels, and religious writings made him one of the most distinctive English voices of the early 20th century.
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