Verses

Verses

by Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc was an English writer and poet known for his wit and satire. His verses are often humorous and lighthearted, but they also touch on serious themes such as religion and politics.

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Hilaire Belloc

France, Britain

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a British-French writer and historian and one of the most prolific writers in England during the early twentieth century. Belloc was also an orator, poet,...

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