384. DSC 202: Unit V: The Worship of Wealthy (2)
THE WORSHIP OF WEALTHY 1.Author G.K. CHESTERTONBorn: 29 May 1874, Kensington, London UK and died on14 June 1936, Beaconsfield, UK.He was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian and literary and art critic.He has been referred to as the Prince of Paradox. He was educated at St Paul’s School, later obtained degree of English Literature from a University College London. He chose to be a writer, as his tastes were literary and journalistic. As Journalist, he wrote essays on social criticism. The present essay ‘The Worship of the Wealthy’ is an excellent example of social criticism. The scintillating wit and paradoxical style sparkle with the with glow of glamour and novelty make the common reader peep through his paradoxical style and wit in describing day to day incidents which are left unnoticed. 2. PLOT The worship of the wealthy is a fine essay by Gilbert Keith Chesterton.His essays are well known for their charming wit and satirical vein.He exposes the weakness and flaws in the...